Abstract
Many measuring instruments make use of optical elements. This article deals with the basic materials commonly used to form optical elements, the building blocks of optical systems. (The term ‘optical’ is used frequently to describe the wavelength bandwidth including the outer bands of ultraviolet and infrared.) The basic glasses, abrasives for working glass, tools for shaping elements, and materials for holding elements during shaping, polishing, and cleaning are covered here. The properties of optical elements are outlined. Optical elements formed from these materials are covered in Optical Elements. Sources and detectors are discussed in Light Sources and Detectors. For the testing of optical systems, see Testing Optical and Other Radiation Systems. © 2005 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Handbook of Measuring System Design: Sydenham/Measuring |
| Publisher | Wiley |
| Pages | 1-6 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780471497394, 9780470021439 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2006 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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