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    Area of Science:

    • Optics
    • Optical Engineering
    • Interferometry

    Background:

    • Dense packing of 2D lens arrays requires high tilt and decentration accuracy for coherent beam combining.
    • Collimator lens parameters and 2D lens array alignment present significant technological challenges.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To propose and validate a novel method for 2D lens array alignment using Newton ring interferometry (NRI).
    • To establish an analytical model and algorithm for estimating alignment sensitivity.
    • To demonstrate micrometer accuracy in 2D lens array alignment.

    Main Methods:

    • Development of an analytical model and algorithm for alignment sensitivity estimation.
    • Design and implementation of an optical setup utilizing Newton ring interferometry for alignment testing.
    • Experimental verification of the proposed alignment method.

    Main Results:

    • The developed analytical model and algorithm accurately estimated alignment sensitivity.
    • Experimental validation confirmed the capability of NRI for precise 2D lens array alignment.
    • Micrometer sensitivity and accuracy were successfully demonstrated in the alignment process.

    Conclusions:

    • The proposed Newton ring interferometry method offers a viable solution for achieving high-accuracy 2D lens array alignment.
    • The study demonstrates the feasibility of micrometer-level precision in optical element alignment.
    • Further research can explore improvements and broader applications of this NRI-based alignment technique.