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- [2023] New Applications of Computer Generated Holograms for Optical Testing
- [2023] Rapid surface metrology of freeform shapes using CGH interferometry
- [2022] Snapshot measurements with CGH interferometry to support volume production of freeform optics
- [2022] Computer generated hologram (CGH) education kit for hands-on learning of optical metrology for complex optics and systems
- [2022] CGH-assisted metrology testbed for the Thirty Meter Telescope primary mirror
- [2021] Metrology Testbed for the Thirty Meter Telescope Primary Mirror
- [2019] Interferometric Metrology for the TMT Primary Mirror Segments: Design and Analysis
- [2018] Infrared computer-generated holograms: design and application for the WFIRST grism using wavelength-tuning interferometry
- [2016] Optical Alignment with CGH Phase References
- [2014] Precision Alignment And Calibration Of Optical Systems Using Computer Generated Holograms
- [2014] Diffractive optics calibrator: measurement of etching variations for binary computer-generated holograms
- [2013] Optical testing with computer generated holograms: comprehensive error analysis
- [2013] Design and analysis of an alignment procedure using computer-generated holograms
- [2011] Low uncertainty alignment procedure using computer generated holograms
- [2010] Imaging issues for interferometry with CGH null correctors
- [2010] Measurement of aspheric mirror segments using Fizeau interferometry with CGH correction
- [2009] Fizeau interferometer with spherical reference and CGH correction for measuring large convex aspheres
- [2007] Fabrication error analysis and experimental demonstration for computer-generated holograms
- [2007] Optical alignment with computer-generated holograms
- [2007] Optimal design of computer-generated holograms to minimize sensitivity to fabrication errors
- [2007] Coupling of surface roughness to the performance of computer-generated holograms
- [2006] Analysis of phase sensitivity for binary computer-generated holograms
- [2006] Absolute calibration of null correctors using twin computer-generated holograms
- [2006] Use of computer generated holograms for alignment of complex null correctors
- [2005] Testing an off-axis parabola with a CGH and a spherical mirror as null lens
- [2004] Efficient testing of segmented aspherical mirrors by use of reference plate and computer-generated holograms. I. Theory and system optimization
- [2004] Efficient testing of segmented aspherical mirrors by use of a reference plate and computer-generated holograms. II. Case study, error analysis, and experimental validation
- [1999] Efficient testing of off-axis aspheres with test plates and computer-generated holograms
- [1999] Error analysis for CGH optical testing
- [1999] Diffraction wavefront analysis of computer-generated holograms
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What is diffraction efficiency?
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Diffraction efficiency is the percentage of light sent into a particular diffraction order.
For more details, see this How-To Article.
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