Visitors can now gain direct access to a growing suite of technical datasheets aimed at assisting researchers in the design and mounting of high precision optics and optical systems
Optical Surfaces has added a new technical resource has been added to its website.
The first series of technical datasheets introduces the advantages of using off-axis paraboloids (OAPs) in broadband and multiple wavelength applications including telescopes, beam expanders, Flir test systems, collimators, MTF test systems, spectrometers and laser beam focusing.
The advantages of parallel back and wedge back off-axis paraboloids for different applications is discussed along with achievable manufacturing tolerances and specifications of standard OAPs available from the company.
A second series of technical datasheets focuses on mounts for high precision optics.
For applications involving off-axis, spherical or flat mirrors up to 250mm in diameter, Optical Surfaces range of gimbal mirror mounts provides a secure and stable platform.
For larger high precision optics such as off-axis paraboloids and spherical or flat mirrors in applications, where stability of pointing is important, the high performance OS 300-600 series mounts are described.
The latest revision of the website also includes an expanded section of applications articles featuring the company's high precision optics at work in leading international fundamental research, defence, astronomy and space research establishments around the world.
The application articles demonstrate how the company's long experience and expertise in this field has helped deliver some groundbreaking measurements.
Optical Surfaces has been producing demanding high precision optical components and systems for more than 40 years and says it is now accepted as one of Europe's leading manufacturers of high-precision optics.
The site includes information on optical components and instruments including flats, spheres, aspherics, paraboloids, toroids and windows.
For each type of optical component and system available the site lists the advantages of their use in specific applications, along with the achievable tolerances and dimensions.
