WaveMaster^® LAB

In development environments WaveMaster^® LAB is the accurate tool for testing spherical and aspherical optics.

WaveMaster^® LAB is a stand-alone vertical optical bench. It has a flexible setup, which enables the operator to change between different configurations as well as a collimated or a point light source with several numerical apertures.

Samples are measured in finite as well as infinite configuration.

When the Illumination is set up, several telescopes permit maximum utilization of the dynamic range of the sensor. In addition WaveMaster^® LAB includes miscellaneous tools e.g. for alignment of the sample or the determination of optical properties of the entire setup.

The comprehensive software allows for analysis of Zernike or MTF in each configuration. Further details on the software are presented in the chapter WaveMaster^® Software.

Advantages of WaveMaster^® LAB

• Flexible concept: Allows for various optical configurations on a vertical optical bench
• Fast change between measurement configurations due to kinematic mounts
• Easy exchange and alignment of samples
• Measurement in absolute or relative mode
• High measurement speed
• Extremely accurate measurements with a high spatial resolution
• Comprehensive software with a variety of analysis options
• Variety of collimated light sources with different wavelengths
• Several numerical apertures for optimum illumination of the optic under test
• Several collimating lenses, a set of telescopes for maximum utilization of the sensor’s dynamic range

Special System Components for WaveMaster^® LAB

• High precision four axes alignment sample holder for submicron position alignment
• Independent alignment tool for sample tilt
• High precision linear bearings enable the setup of all components in the required position
• Stable optical axis even during change of setups
• An additional camera allows for testing further properties of the optical setup, for example system magnification or object plane position