In this video, I’ll be showing as a proof of concept how to make a real cheap, but, quite reliable light source using a 50 mw. LED pointer with a fixed wavelength in order to use with Optical Flats.
A Xenon or any laboratory type fixed wavelength is quite out of reach for any hobbyist or small shop owner, this option of using a LED with a known wavelength isn’t pretending to be as precise as a multi thousand of dollars instrument, but, will allow for reasonably accurate measurements in non-critical situations.
The fixed wavelength allows the Optical Flats to create a pattern by reflection and diffraction on a polished surface, the goal is to measure the flatness of that surface, and, knowing the wavelength we’re being able to quantify the amount of irregularity if there is any.
Please take note that I'm using the term laser for the light emitting diodes, in fact a real laser is a very different technology, it's a bad habit to call a LED a laser diode...
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DISCLAIMER:
All the tools referenced in this video were paid for by me, none were given or discounted more than any other regular purchaser…
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Pierre Beaudry
wledpierre@gmail.com
11 сен 2024