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Differential computation method used to calibrate the angle-centroid relationship in coaxial reverse Hartmann test
Xinji Li1, Mei Hui1, Zhu Zhao1
1Beijing Key Laboratory for Precision Optoelectronic Measurement Instrument and Technology, School of Optics and Photonics, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China.
A new differential computation method enhances the calibration precision of the coaxial reverse Hartmann test (RHT) by using relative distances. This advancement improves RHT precision by approximately 100 nm.
Area of Science:
- Optical metrology
- Precision engineering
Background:
- Accurate surface shape testing relies heavily on precise distance measurements during calibration.
- High-precision absolute distance measurement presents significant challenges in traditional calibration methods.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a differential computation method for coaxial reverse Hartmann test (RHT) calibration.
- To overcome the limitations of absolute distance measurement in RHT calibration by utilizing relative distance.
Main Methods:
- A liquid crystal display presented two dot matrix patterns with varying spacing.
- Relative displacement distance and centroid distributions were used to correlate angles and detector coordinates.
- The method leverages the relationship between centroid variation and relative displacement.
Main Results:
- The differential computation method demonstrated an approximate linear relationship between centroid variation and relative displacement.
- Achieved a precision improvement of 10-5 rad root mean square in calibration.
- Enhanced the overall precision of the reverse Hartmann test by approximately 100 nm.
Conclusions:
- The differential computation method offers a more precise calibration for the coaxial reverse Hartmann test.
- This technique effectively bypasses the need for high-precision absolute distance measurements.
- The developed method significantly advances the precision capabilities of optical surface testing instruments.
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