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roughness Dictionary Terms

marcuse loss theory
A theoretical analysis of radiation loss from planar optical waveguides due to scattering by surface irregularities/surface...
surface profile
A representation of the shape of a surface, including any roughness or other irregularities. The profile can be generated by...
optical testing instrument
An optical testing instrument is a device or system used to evaluate and measure the performance, quality, and...
optical profiler
Also known as a white-light interferometer. Measures surface texture and shape from nanometer-scale roughness to...
backscatter
Backscatter refers to the phenomenon in which radiation or waves are scattered backward, opposite to the direction of the...
laser texturing
Laser texturing is a manufacturing process that involves using a laser beam to selectively modify the surface of a material,...
stylus profilometer
A measuring instrument used for surface profiling and quantifying the roughness of a material. The stylus is placed on the...
custom lapping and polishing services
Custom lapping and polishing services involve specialized processes used to improve the surface finish and dimensional...
diamond turning
Diamond turning, also known as diamond machining or diamond cutting, is a precision machining process used to produce...
scanning coherent slope microscopy
Measures by heterodyning interferometry the local slope of a vibrating sample. The method allows the reconstruction of a...
optical manufacturing tools and machinery
Optical manufacturing tools and machinery encompass a wide range of equipment, instruments, and systems used in the...
superreflector
A reflector having a surface that has been superpolished to reduce residual sleeks and scratches and microroughness so that...
basic roughness
The roughness profile shape from which light scattering is expected to occur.
magnetorheological finishing
Magnetorheological finishing (MRF) is a precision optics polishing technique used for shaping and finishing optical surfaces...
substrate
A substrate refers to a material or surface upon which another material or process is applied or deposited. In various...
profilometry
Measurement of surface roughness or quality through the use of a diamond-pointed stylus connected to a coil in an electric...

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