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2008

Absolute Measurements of Large Mirrors

Su Thesis

 

Alignment analysis of four-mirror spherical aberration correctors

Hvisc Proc. SPIE 7018

 

Aberration fields of a combination of plane symmetric systems

Hvisc OE 2008

 

Calibration limits for interferometric measurements

Ping Zhou OF&T 2008

 

Orthonormal vector polynomials in a unit circle, Part II: completing the basis set

Zhao OE 2008

 

 

2007

Orthonormal vector polynomials in a unit circle, Part I: basis set derived from gradients of Zernike polynomials

Zhao OE 2007

 

Computer Generated Hologram

Wu Thesis

 

Advanced Technologies for Fabrication and Testing
of Large Flat Mirrors

Yellowhair Dissertation

 

Measurement of a 2-meter Flat Using a Scanning Pentaprism System

Mallik OE Feb 2007

 

Structure function analysis of mirror fabrication and support errors

Hvisc Proc. SPIE 6671

Presentation

Excel file

Use of a commercial laser tracker for optical alignment

Burge Proc. SPIE 66760E

Presentation

Optical alignment with computer generated holograms

Burge Proc. SPIE 66760C

Presentation

Fabrication and testing of large flats

Yellowhair Proc. SPIE 6671

Presentation

Shear test of the off-axis surface with an axis-symmetric parent

Su Proc. SPIE 6671

Presentation

Absolute calibration of null correctors using dual-computer-generated holograms (CGHs)

Mallik AOMATT SPIE

 

 

2006

An Easy Way to Relate Optical Element Motion to System Pointing Stability

Burge Proc. SPIE 6288

Presentation

Absolute Calibration of Null Correctors Using Twin Computer-generated Holograms

Mallik Proc. SPIE 6292

 

Design and Analysis for Interferometric Measurements of the GMT Primary Mirror Segments

Burge Proc. SPIE 62730M

 

A Lunar Liquid Mirror Telescope (LLMT) for Deep-Field Infrared Observations Near the Lunar Pole

Angel Proc SPIE 6265

 

Telescope to Observe Planetary Systems (TOPS): a High Throughput 1.2-m Visible Telescope with a Small Inner Working Angle

Guyon Proc SPIE 6265

 

Manufacture of a 1.7 m Prototype of the GMT Primary Mirror Segments

Martin Proc SPIE 6273

 

Design and Manufacture of 8.4 m Primary Mirror Segments and Supports for the GMT

Martin Proc SPIE 62730E

 

Maximum Likelihood Estimation as a General Method of Combining Sub-Aperture Data for Interferometric Testing

Su Proc SPIE 6342

 

Use of Computer Generated Holograms for Alignment of Complex Null Correctors

Zehnder Proc SPIE 6273

 

Figure Measurement of a Large Optical Flat with a Fizeau Interferometer and Stitching Technique

Zhao Proc SPIE 6293

 

Alternate Surface Measurements for GMT Primary Mirror Segments

Burge Proc. SPIE 6273

 

 

2005

Measurement of a 2-meter Flat Using a Scanning Pentaprism System

Mallik Proc. SPIE 5869

 

Measurement of Large Convex Aspheres

Burge Proc SPIE 2871

 

Rapid Fabrication Strategies for Primary and Secondary Mirrors at Steward Observatory Mirror Laboratory

Anderson Proc SPIE 2199

 

Detection and Spectroscopy of Exo-Planets Like Earth

Angel Proc SPIE 2871

 

Testable Lightweight Telescopes for Space

Angel Proc SPIE 5899

 

Processing Parameters Optimization for Thermochemical Writing of DOEs on Chromium Films

Cherkashin Proc SPIE 3010

 

Fabrication of the 6.5m Primary Mirror for the Multiple Mirror Telescope Conversion

Martin Proc SPIE 2871

 

Measuring the Radius of Curvature of a Spherical Mirror with an Interferometer and a Laser Tracker

Zhao Opt Eng 44

 

Effects of Birefringence on Fizeau Interferometry that Uses Polarization Phase Shifting Technique

Zhao Proc SPIE 58690X

 

Testing an Off-axis Parabola with a CGH and a Spherical Mirror as a Null Lens

Zhao Proc SPIE 586911

 

Fizeau Interferometry for Large Convex Surfaces

Burge Proc SPIE 2536

 

 

2004

Design and Control of Lightweight, Active Space Mirrors

Baiocchi Dissertation

 

Application of Computed Tomography for Measuring Three Dimensional Refractive Index Inhomogeneity

Stamper Dissertation

 

Demonstration of Accuracy and Flexibility of Using CGH Test Plates for Measuring Aspheric Surfaces

Burge Proc SPIE 3134

 

Applications of Computer-Generated Holograms for Interferometric Measurement of Large Aspheric Optics

Burge Proc SPIE 2576

 

Optimized Active, Lightweight Space Mirrors

Baiocchi Proc SPIE 5166

 

Vibration Stabilization of a Phase Shifting Interferometer for Large Optics

Cole Proc SPIE 3134

 

Fabrication of Cube Beamsplitters for While Light Interferometry

Koudelka Proc SPIE 5252

 

Manufacture of 8.4 m Off-axis Segments: a 1/5 Scale Demonstrations

Martin Proc SPIE 5494

 

Fabrication of Large Secondary Mirrors for Astronomical Telescopes

Smith Proc SPIE 3134

 

Metrology Results and Lessons Learned from the Univ. of Arizona NGST Mirror System Demonstrator

Baiocchi Proc SPIE 5174

 

 

2003

Analysis for Alignment of Optical Systems

Tessieres Thesis

 

Optical Design for Extremely Large Telescope Adaptive Optics Systems

Bauman Dissertation

 

Optical Shop Applications for Laser Tracker Metrology Systems

Gallagher Thesis

 

Optical Issues for Giant Telescopes with Extremely Fast Primary Mirrors

Burge Proc SPIE 4840 226

 

20 and 30 m Telescope Designs with Potential for Subsequent Incorporation Into a Track-Mounted Pair (20/20 or 30/30)

Angel Proc SPIE 4840

 

Fabrication of Mirrors for the Magellan Telescope and the Large Binocular Telescope

Martin Proc SPIE 4837

 

Optics for the 20/20 Telescope

Martin Proc SPIE 4840

 

Final Laboratory Results of Visible Nulling with Dielectric Plates

Morgan Proc SPIE 4838

 

Three Dimensional Bulk Index Inhomogeneity Measurement Using Computed Tomography

Stamper Proc SPIE 5180

 

A 30 Meter Cassegrain Telescope with Spherical Optics and a 3° Field

Burge Proc SPIE 4840 574

 

 

2002

The Criteria for the Correction of Quadratic Field- Dependent Aberrations

Zhao Dissertation

 

Fundamentals of the Design of Multiple Aperture Telescopes with Wide Fields of View

Sabatke Dissertation

 

Measurement of a Test Plate Using a Test Plate and Computer Generated Holograms

Pan Dissertation

 

Novel Tooling for Production of Aspheric Surfaces

Tuell Thesis

 

Stretched Membrane with Electrostatic Curvature (SMEC) Mirrors: A New Technology for Large Lightweight Space Telescopes

Errico Proc SPIE 4849

 

Measurement of Highly Parabolic Mirror Using Computer Generated Hologram

Kim Proc SPIE 4778

 

Basic Principles in the Optical Design of Imaging Multiple Aperture Systems

Sabatke Proc SPIE 4832

 

Imaging Interferometers Using Flat Primary Segments

Sabatke Proc SPIE 4849

 

Index Inhomogeneity Effects on Imaging Systems

Stamper Proc SPIE 4832

 

Criteria for Correction of a All Aberrations with a Quadratic Field Dependence

Zhao Proc SPIE 4832

 

Aspheric Optics: Smoothing the Ripples with Semi-Flexible Tools

Tuell Opt Eng 41

 

Optical test alignment using computer generated holograms

Burge OSA OF&T

 

 

2001

 

Achromatic Nulling Beam Combiner for the Detection of Extrasolar Planets

Morgan Dissertation

 

Development of Optimal Grinding and Polishing Tools for Aspheric Surfaces

Burge Proc SPIE 4451 153

 

Ultralightweight Active Mirror Technology at the University of Arizona

Burge Proc SPIE 4198

 

Demonstration of a 0.5-m Ultralightweight Mirror for Use at Geosynchronous Orbit

Baiocchi Proc SPIE 4451

 

Polar Coordinate Laser Writing Systems: Error Analysis of Fabricated DOEs

Poleshchuk Proc SPIE 4440

 

Stretched Membrane with Electrostatic Curvature (SMEC) Mirrors for Extremely Large Space Telescopes

Stamper Proc SPIE 4451

 

Suitability of Igneous Rock for Precision Tooling

Valente Proc SPIE 4451

 

NGST Mirror System Demonstrator from the University of Arizona

Burge Proc SPIE 4451

 

 

2000

Optical Design of Giant Telescopes for Space

Burge Proc SPIE 4092

 

Radius of Curvature Metrology for Segmented Mirrors

Baiocchi Proc SPIE 4093

 

Stretched Membrane with Electrostatic Curvature (SMEC): A New Technology for Ultra-lightweight Space Telescopes

Angel Proc SPIE 4013

 

UltraLITE Glass/Composite Hybrid Mirror

Catanzaro Proc SPIE 4013

 

NGST OTA Optical Metrology Instrumentation and Conceptual Approaches

Keski-Kuha Proc SPIE 4013

 

Optical Fabrication of the MMT Adaptive Secondary Mirror

Martin Proc SPIE 4007

 

Cryogenic Beam-Combiner for Very Low Background, 2-20 Micron Interferometry on the 22.8 Large Binocular Telescope

McCarthy Proc SPIE 4006

 

Nulling Interferometric Beam Combiner Utilizing Dielectric Plates: Experimental Results in the Visible Broadband

Morgan Proc SPIE 4006

 

Flat Membrane Mirrors for Space Telescopes

Stamper Proc SPIE 4091

 

Active Mirror Technology for Large Space Telescopes

Burge Proc SPIE 4013

 

 

1999

Diffraction Wavefront Analysis of Computer-Generated Holograms

Chang Dissertation

 

Efficient Testing of Off-Axis Aspheres with Test Plates and Computer-Generated Holograms

Burge Proc SPIE 3782

 

Manufacture of a 2-m Mirror with Glass Membrane Facesheet and Active Rigid Support

Burge Proc SPIE 3782 123

 

Error Analysis for CGH Optical Testing

Chang Proc SPIE 3782

 

Polishing of a 6.5 m F/1.25 Mirror for the First Magellan Telescope

Martin Proc SPIE 3739

 

Progress Report on the Optical System for Closed-loop Testing of the Multiple Mirror Telescope Adaptive Secondary Mirror

Sarlot Proc SPIE 3779 110

 

Optical Design of ARIES: the New Near Infrared Science Instrument for the Adaptive F/15 Multiple Mirror Telescope

Sarlot Proc SPIE 3779

 

Design, Tolerancing, and Certification of a Null Corrector to Test 8.4 Meter Mirrors

Sasian Proc SPIE 3739

 

Certification of a Null Corrector via a Diamond Turned Asphere: Design and Implementation

Sasian Proc SPIE 3749

 

Vibration-compensated Interferometer for Measuring Cryogenic Mirrors

Zhao Proc SPIE 3782

 

Ultra-lightweight, Actively Controlled Mirrors for Space

Burge Proc SPIE 3749

 

 

1998

Lightweight Mirror Technology Using a Thin Facesheet with Active Rigid Support

Burge Proc SPIE 3356

 

Toward NGST

Angel Proc SPIE 3356

 

Fabrication and Measured Quality of the MMT Primary Mirror

Martin Proc SPIE 3352

 

ARIES: Arizona Infrared Imager and Echelle Spectrograph

McCarthy Proc SPIE 3354

 

Planet Discoverer Interferometer I: PDI, a Potential Precursor to the Terrestrial Planet Finder

Woolf Proc SPIE 3350

 

Optical System for Closed-Loop Testing of Adaptive Optic Convex Mirror

Burge Proc SPIE 3430

 

 

1995

Fizeau Interferometry for Large Convex Surfaces

Burge Proc SPIE 2536

 

 

1994

Fabrication and Testing of the 3.5m, f/1.75 WIYN Primary Mirror

Anderson Proc SPIE 1994

 

Full-Aperture Interferometric Test of Convex Secondary Mirrors Using Holographic Test Plates

Burge Proc SPIE 2199

 

Measurement of a Convex Secondary Mirror Using a Holographic Test Plate

Burge Proc SPIE 2199

 

Null Test Optics for the MMT and Magellan 6.5-m f/1.25 Primary Mirrors

Burge Proc SPIE 2199

 

Certification of Null Correctors for Primary Mirrors

Burge Proc SPIE 1994

 

 

1993

Advanced Techniques for Measuring Primary Mirrors for Astronomical Telescopes

Burge Dissertation

 

A Null Test for Null Correctors: Error Analysis

Burge Proc SPIE 1993