Computational Simulation Tools and Environment for Optimising the Manufacture of Ultra-precision Surfaces
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Precision optical lenses and mirrors are used in scientific instruments (e.g. professional astronomical telescopes
and their instrumentation) and high-end consumer goods such as modern optical goods (telescopes and
binoculars), cameras and head-up displays. Use of complex aspheric and freeform optics facilitates the design
of smaller and lighter devices, and it is anticipated that this market will continue grow in the future.
In order to meet the challenging specification for the surface shapes and texture, optics manufacturers use
precision polishing techniques. The aim of this project is to create a set of quantitative simulation tools for use
in improving the processes used in polishing ultra-precision surfaces, with the objectives of increasing the
accuracy of these components and lowering the cost of their manufacture. In addition, further applications of
these process improvement tools are: the polishing of precision surfaces required for low friction aerodynamic
surfaces, such as turbine blades; and biomedical applications such as hip and knee joint implants.
| Mathcyf Cyf | LEAD_ORG |
| Mathcyf Cyf | PARTICIPANT_ORG |
| Gareth Roberts | PM_PER |
| Gareth Wyn Roberts | PM_PER |
Subjects by relevance
- Optical instruments
- Optics
- Lenses (optical instruments)
- Simulation
- Space telescopes
- Planning and design
- Surface treatment
Extracted key phrases
- Computational Simulation Tools
- Precision surface
- Precision polishing technique
- Modern optical good
- Precision optical lense
- E.g. professional astronomical telescope
- Use
- Surface shape
- Process improvement tool
- End consumer good
- Quantitative simulation tool
- Ultra
- Manufacture
- Environment
- Freeform optic