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2008-08-22

2009-10-20

Connolly, Patrick J (Department: 2877)

Optics: measuring and testing

By light interference

For dimensional measurement

C356S521000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07605926

ABSTRACT:
A method of positioning optical elements relative to each other uses an interferometer apparatus comprising a plurality of holograms generating beams of adjustment measuring light which are incident on optical surfaces of the optical elements. Interference patterns generated by superimposing adjustment measuring light of the beams reflected from the surfaces are indicative of positioning errors of the optical elements. The beams of adjustment measuring light may comprise focused beams forming a point focus on the optical surface and beams of light which is orthogonally incident on extended portions on the optical surface.

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