Suchandra Banerjee, R. Chipman, N. Hagen, Y. Otani
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Abstract The presence of native oxide layers on aluminum mirrors can be a nuisance for precision optical design. As the native oxide thickness varies from mirror to mirror, its effect cannot be completely canceled even in the conventional crossed fold mirror geometry. We show how this effect arises and how it can be mitigated, and provide an experimental demonstration in which the residual linear retardance and linear diattenuation are reduced to <0.14° and <0.001, respectively, over the visible and near-infra-red spectral range.
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Advanced Optical Technologies is a strictly peer-reviewed scientific journal. The major aim of Advanced Optical Technologies is to publish recent progress in the fields of optical design, optical engineering, and optical manufacturing. Advanced Optical Technologies has a main focus on applied research and addresses scientists as well as experts in industrial research and development. Advanced Optical Technologies partners with the European Optical Society (EOS). All its 4.500+ members have free online access to the journal through their EOS member account. Topics: Optical design, Lithography, Opto-mechanical engineering, Illumination and lighting technology, Precision fabrication, Image sensor devices, Optical materials (polymer based, inorganic, crystalline/amorphous), Optical instruments in life science (biology, medicine, laboratories), Optical metrology, Optics in aerospace/defense, Simulation, interdisciplinary, Optics for astronomy, Standards, Consumer optics, Optical coatings.