Course 2: INTRODUCTION TO OPTICAL TESTING

This short course gives an introduction to the field of optical testing.  Topics covered include basic spherometers, test plating and interferometers for optical testing. 

BENEFITS/LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After completing this course you will be able to:

• Explain the basic concepts of optical testing
• Appreciate the power, capabilities, and limitations of mechanical and optical surface measurements
• Understand techniques, advantages, and disadvantages of the various methodologies used to measure optical components

INTENDED AUDIENCE
Technicians, engineers and managers who need to understand the basic concepts of optical testing.

PREREQUISITES
Working knowledge of geometry, algebra and right angle trigonometry will be helpful.