Laser & Optoelectronics Progress, Volume. 62, Issue 15, 1522005(2025)

Installation Method for Three-Mirror Optical System Based on the Angle Between Optical Axis and Mounting Surface

Yongxue Sun*, Shengda Zhao, Ting Jiang, and Jibao Hu
Author Affiliations
  • Test Center, Shanghai Institute of Spacecraft Equipment, Shanghai 200240, China
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    Figures & Tables(15)
    Angle measurement diagram
    Optical system diagram
    Optical system diagram
    Zero-field-of-view datum establishment diagram
    Secondary mirror and third mirror coaxial precision installation diagram
    Interference pattern of third mirror
    Interference pattern of secondary mirror
    Schematic of system installation and adjustment
    Physical picture of system installation and adjustment
    Long-distance building imaging
    • Table 1. Mirror parameters

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      Table 1. Mirror parameters

      MirrorDiameter /mmAperture Y off-axis /mmRadius /mmConic4th order term
      PM204×165-103.5-1382.5-2.786-5.146×10-11
      SM700-500.840.889
      TM175×140105.5-562.000.4462.244×10-11
    • Table 2. Tolerance distribution

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      Table 2. Tolerance distribution

      MirrorRadius /mmConicRMS /λDecenter /mmTilt /(″)Spacing /mm
      PM±0.5±0.0051/25±0.03±32±0.05
      SM±0.5±0.0051/25±0.05±45±0.05
      TM±0.5±0.0051/25±0.05±45
    • Table 3. Primary mirror sensitivity matrix

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      Table 3. Primary mirror sensitivity matrix

      FieldZDx=0.03Dy=0.03Dz=0.03Tx=32″Ty=32″
      Field 0Z50.00017-0.070350.01236-1.299170.00015
      Z60.00764000-1.14193
      Z7-0.018930000.14437
      Z80-0.017380.00648-0.013940
      Z90-0.004470.0009300
      Field 1Z50.00028-0.009050.01943-1.466330.00022
      Z60.09272000-1.15361
      Z7-0.027470000.15824
      Z80-0.026650.00855-0.015320
      Z90-0.005210.001320.000020
    • Table 4. Secondary mirror sensitivity matrix

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      Table 4. Secondary mirror sensitivity matrix

      FieldZDx =0.05Dy =0.05Dz=0.05Tx=45″Ty=45″
      Field 0Z50-0.12361-0.02836-1.15057-0.00011
      Z60.12537000-1.1493
      Z7-0.015440000.04456
      Z80-0.01436-0.01377-0.043210
      Z900-0.00053-0.000340
      Field 1Z50-0.12973-0.03216-1.15978-0.00043
      Z60.12968000-1.15287
      Z7-0.016120000.04588
      Z80-0.01533-0.01421-0.048450
      Z900-0.00077-0.000410
    • Table 5. Third mirror sensitivity matrix

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      Table 5. Third mirror sensitivity matrix

      FieldZDx=0.05Dy =0.05Dz=0.05Tx=45″Ty=45″
      Field 0Z50.00004-0.093820.01236-1.088730.00006
      Z60.01036000-1.07243
      Z7-0.017220000.04521
      Z80-0.013260.00461-0.010340
      Z9000.0002600
      Field 1Z50.00006-0.096830.01546-1.20440.00015
      Z60.01356000-1.1274
      Z7-0.018060000.06436
      Z80-0.015620.00552-0.012870
      Z9000.0004700
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    Yongxue Sun, Shengda Zhao, Ting Jiang, Jibao Hu. Installation Method for Three-Mirror Optical System Based on the Angle Between Optical Axis and Mounting Surface[J]. Laser & Optoelectronics Progress, 2025, 62(15): 1522005

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    Paper Information

    Category: Optical Design and Fabrication

    Received: Dec. 19, 2024

    Accepted: Feb. 14, 2025

    Published Online: Aug. 11, 2025

    The Author Email: Yongxue Sun (983042171@qq.com)

    DOI:10.3788/LOP242449

    CSTR:32186.14.LOP242449

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