Optomechanics is the manufacture and maintenance of
optical parts and devices. This includes the design and manufacture of hardware used to hold and align elements in
optical systems, such as:
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Optical tables, breadboards, and rails
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Mirror mounts
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Optical mount
An optical mount is a device used to join a normal camera and another optical instrument, such as a microscope or telescope. The optical mount is generally attached to the camera as a lens would on one end, and fastened to the other instrument ...
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Translation stages
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Rotary stage
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Optical fiber aligners
* Pedestals and posts
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Micrometer Micrometer can mean:
* Micrometer (device), used for accurate measurements by means of a calibrated screw
* American spelling of micrometre
The micrometre ( international spelling as used by the International Bureau of Weights and Measures; ...
s, screws and screw sets
Optomechanics also covers the methods used to design and package compact and rugged
optical trains, and the manufacture and maintenance of
fiber optic materials
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Optical devices