Cobalt Atlas
Optical assemblies

Setup notes / Optical assemblies

An optical assembly combines geometry, alignment and the properties of its materials.

NOTE 01

Establishing a reference

Focal length describes the optical power of a lens.

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NOTE 02

Describing the setup

Aperture limits the bundle of light entering a system.

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NOTE 03

Reading the first observation

Alignment changes should be recorded consistently.

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NOTE 04

Working with variation

Reflections depend on angle and surface treatment.

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NOTE 05

Comparing the records

Focal length describes the optical power of a lens.

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NOTE 06

Interpreting a diagram

Aperture limits the bundle of light entering a system.

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NOTE 07

Recording the conditions

Alignment changes should be recorded consistently.

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NOTE 08

Reviewing the method

Reflections depend on angle and surface treatment.

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Reference note

Focal length describes the optical power of a lens.