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Phase topography-based characterization of thermal effects on materials and joining techniques

Hagen Lorenz, Erik Beckert, René Schödel

    Applied Optics
    |May 14, 2015
    PubMed
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    Advanced joining techniques like thin-film soldering and silicatic bonding offer superior dimensional and thermal stability for ultra-precision instruments compared to traditional methods. These methods ensure nanometer-level precision and minimal drift over time and temperature fluctuations.

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