Article Abstracts | October 2006
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Selecting the Best Optical Mount
Choosing the right optical mounts and mounting hardware is important when designing optomechanical systems.
by Tom Rigney, Newport Corp.
There are many types of mounts that can be used to hold and adjust mirrors, beamsplitters, lenses and other round, thin optics. Companies offer an extensive array of such products, from inexpensive fixed mounts to sophisticated adjustable units.
When designing or selecting an optical mount and mounting hardware for a particular use, temperature stability, vibration immunity and materials selection are important to consider...
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