• Acta Optica Sinica
  • Vol. 41, Issue 12, 1212002 (2021)
Heng Zuo1、2、*, Xi Zhang1、2、3, and Yong Zhang1、2
Author Affiliations
  • 1Nanjing Institute of Astronomical Optics & Technology, National Astronomical Observatories, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210042, China;
  • 2Key Laboratory of Astronomical Optics & Technology, Nanjing Institute of Astronomical Optics & Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210042, China;
  • 3University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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    Heng Zuo, Xi Zhang, Yong Zhang. Segmented Mirror Edge Sensors Based on Equal Thickness Interference[J]. Acta Optica Sinica, 2021, 41(12): 1212002 Copy Citation Text show less
    Edge error detection structure of segmented-mirror based on equal thickness interference
    Fig. 1. Edge error detection structure of segmented-mirror based on equal thickness interference
    Segmented-mirror measurement based on equal thickness interference principle
    Fig. 2. Segmented-mirror measurement based on equal thickness interference principle
    Light intensity distribution of two sub-mirrors without segment error
    Fig. 3. Light intensity distribution of two sub-mirrors without segment error
    Light intensity distribution when the two sub-mirrors have relative errors. (a) x-axis tip error; (b) y-axis tilt error; (c) piston error
    Fig. 4. Light intensity distribution when the two sub-mirrors have relative errors. (a) x-axis tip error; (b) y-axis tilt error; (c) piston error
    Gray value liner fitting on the center line of Newton ring. (a) Newton ring corresponding to the left sub-mirror; (b) Newton ring corresponding to the right sub-mirror with 35 nm piston error
    Fig. 5. Gray value liner fitting on the center line of Newton ring. (a) Newton ring corresponding to the left sub-mirror; (b) Newton ring corresponding to the right sub-mirror with 35 nm piston error
    Change of radius of Newton ring with piston error
    Fig. 6. Change of radius of Newton ring with piston error
    Changes in the position of the optical flat and the equivalent aperture after the piston error of the two mirrors. (a) No error between the two sub-mirrors; (b) a piston error between the two sub-mirrors
    Fig. 7. Changes in the position of the optical flat and the equivalent aperture after the piston error of the two mirrors. (a) No error between the two sub-mirrors; (b) a piston error between the two sub-mirrors
    Hough test results when there is a tilt error between the two sub-mirrors. (a) 2-1 Hough test result; (b) improved Hough concentric circle test result
    Fig. 8. Hough test results when there is a tilt error between the two sub-mirrors. (a) 2-1 Hough test result; (b) improved Hough concentric circle test result
    Interference image of equal thickness when the installation translation error of optical flat is 3 mm
    Fig. 9. Interference image of equal thickness when the installation translation error of optical flat is 3 mm
    Interference fringe images of equal thickness when there is an overall tilt error. (a) Existing a tilt error of 10″ along the x-axis; (b) existing a tilt error of 10″ along the y-axis
    Fig. 10. Interference fringe images of equal thickness when there is an overall tilt error. (a) Existing a tilt error of 10″ along the x-axis; (b) existing a tilt error of 10″ along the y-axis
    ParameterCurvature radiusR /mmSampling rateN /pixelIndex ofrefraction nIncident wavelengthΛ /mmOptical flatradius r0 /mm
    Value40000102410.5×10-315
    Table 1. Parameters for the edge detection system composed of two segmented-mirrors
    ErrorσTip=0.02″σTilt=0.02″
    Center change along x /pixel0.00120.2835
    Center change along y /pixel0.24440
    Table 2. Change in the center of the circle when the tilt error is 0.02″
    Pointing error0″35″
    Center change along x /pixel0.150.15
    Center change along y /pixel13.1413.16
    Change in radius /pixel00
    Table 3. Change of the fringe parameters with or without pointing error (σTip=0.02″)
    TypeAccuracyStabilityRangeTemperature/Time driftAlgorithmBarrierStray lightCost
    Electrical sensorHighGoodSmallYesSimpleNoNoHigh
    Designed sensorHighBetterWideNoComplexYesYesLow
    Table 4. Comparison of the designed sensor and electrical sensor
    Heng Zuo, Xi Zhang, Yong Zhang. Segmented Mirror Edge Sensors Based on Equal Thickness Interference[J]. Acta Optica Sinica, 2021, 41(12): 1212002
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