Journal of the European Optical Society-Rapid Publications, Volume. 19, Issue 1, 2023016(2023)

Kinematically engaged yoke system for segmented lens-based space telescope integration and testing

Marcos Esparza1... Heejoo Choi1, Nicholas Brar1, Zichan Wang1, Youngsik Kim1, Chuck Fellows3, Mingab Bog4, Gunhee Kim5, Allen Yi6, Tom D. Milster1, Dániel Apai2,3, and Daewook Kim12,* |Show fewer author(s)
Author Affiliations
  • 1James C. Wyant College of Optical Sciences, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85721, USA
  • 2Department of Astronomy and Steward Observatory, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85721, USA
  • 3Lunar and Planetary Laboratory, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85721, USA
  • 4Y&DK, 34158 Daejeon, South Korea
  • 5Hanbat National University, 34158 Daejeon, South Korea
  • 6Department of Integrated Systems Engineering, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
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    Rendering of the Nautilus fleet consisting of multiple unit telescope array during the space deployment phase.
    MODE lens consisting of two engineered optical surfaces, a multiple-order diffraction surface and a diffractive Fresnel surface balancing and compensating chromatic aberrations from refraction and diffraction.
    Nautilus unit telescope concept using 8.5 m MODE lens (on the right side) and 2.5 m MODE lens (on the left side). The 8.5 m MODE lens size is limited by the rocket fairing size. The optional 2.5 m aperture provides parallel imaging capabilities with a wide field of view, optimized for exoplanet transit search or surveys [1].
    (top) Schematic diamond turning process of the MODE lens’ diffractive Fresnel surface mold. (bottom) Diffractive Fresnel surface profile comparison between the design, the diamond turned mold, and the molded glass surface [4].
    Glass molded MODE lens ring segment using low transition temperature Ohara L-BSL7 glass.
    3D model of KEYS with kinematic opto-mechanical design details and flexure model [6].
    (left) Fully assembled KEYS prototype and (right) SWLI results after fine alignment of the lens segments with the adjustment setscrews. After fine alignment, the height difference at the gap is within 20 μm (without relative tip/tilt between the two segments) [6].
    The real data from the deflectometry metrology system. (top) Live view from the deflectometry camera. (bottom-left) All eight segments are well-aligned against initial co-phasing status. The black line represents the actual size of the single segment. (bottom-right) Successfully detection of segment 3 being drifted from the reference position by tilting angle of 0.006°. (Note: X and Y axis units are in pixels.) [6].
    Closed-loop UV curing set-up with KEYS supporting the two MODE lens segment mockups. The deflectometry system provides the in-situ alignment feedback to control the KEYS [7].
    The acquired deflectometry pattern images. (left) The yellow boundary indicated the 3D printed mockups MODE segments. The attached slide glass provides a strong return signal representing the actual MODE lens surface case. The upper segment is mounted on a motorized KEYS support and the lower one is mounted on a manual adjustment support. (middle) The KEYS system was used to align the segments and saved the raw fringe image as a reference. (right) An intentional perturbation was applied to the upper segment and the misaligned was clearly detected by the shift of the pattern, which is processed by the deflectometry phase calculation [7].
    (left) The high optical throughput KEYS prototype, (middle) Newly updated flexure module with red arrows showing the degrees of adjustment per flexure module, (right) Two flexure modules on the prototype with adjusters installed [8].
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    Marcos Esparza, Heejoo Choi, Nicholas Brar, Zichan Wang, Youngsik Kim, Chuck Fellows, Mingab Bog, Gunhee Kim, Allen Yi, Tom D. Milster, Dániel Apai, Daewook Kim. Kinematically engaged yoke system for segmented lens-based space telescope integration and testing[J]. Journal of the European Optical Society-Rapid Publications, 2023, 19(1): 2023016

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    Category: Research Articles

    Received: Feb. 15, 2023

    Accepted: Mar. 15, 2023

    Published Online: Aug. 31, 2023

    The Author Email: Kim Daewook (dkim@optics.arizona.edu)

    DOI:10.1051/jeos/2023016

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