Chapter 7O Agilent 10737L and Agilent 10737R Compact Three-Axis

 

Interferometers

 

Procedure

 

Aligning the reference beam path

 

The measurement path must be aligned and the laser beam centered

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on the input aperture before aligning the reference mirror.

 

 

1Remove the receiver assembly and the plane mirror converter (see figures 7O-1 and 7O-4), and set aside on a clean surface. Do not touch any glass surface of any optic.

 

 

 

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Figure 7O-10. Agilent 10737L Compact Three-Axis Interferometer with 10706-60202 Alignment Aid

2Install the reference mirror assembly (see figures 7O-1 and 7O-4).

The 4-40 screws on springs hold the mirror in place. The four 2-56 screws tilt the mirror for alignment. Back off the 2-56 screws so the mirror housing is flush with the interferometer. Tighten the

4-40 screws to compress the springs completely and then back off approximately 1-1/2 turns.

3Place the 10706-60202 alignment aid between the beam splitting cube and the reference mirror (see Figure 7O-10).

4Block the beams going to the stage mirror.

5Set the laser to the small aperture.

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10737L, 10737R specifications

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