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PUBLICATIONS

Comment on the Paper Interferometric Testing of Optical Surfaces: Absolute Measurement of Flatness

Published

Author(s)

Christopher J. Evans

Abstract

This paper provides an informative discussion of some aspects of the use of n-position area averaging in absolute testing of optical surfaces. The paper may, however, mislead some readers over certain aspects of the proceduresand their application. The purpose of this letter is to offer some clarifications and show how the measurement procedure may be simplified.
Citation
Optical Engineering
Volume
37
Issue
No. 6
Pub Type
Journals

Keywords

flatness, interferometric testing
Dimensional metrology

Citation

Evans, C. (1998), Comment on the Paper Interferometric Testing of Optical Surfaces: Absolute Measurement of Flatness, Optical Engineering (Accessed October 17, 2025)

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Created June 1, 1998, Updated February 19, 2017
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