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Testing and measurement of microlenses

Mersereau et al., 1993

Document ID
6397704774841155855
Author
Mersereau K
Crisci R
Nijander C
Townsend W
Daly D
Hutley M
Publication year
Publication venue
Miniature and Micro-optics and Micromechanics

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Microlenses and microlens arrays present challenging measurement problems to manufacturer and user alike. Standard techniques designed for testing larger optical components are impractical for lenses with dimensions of only a few hundred micrometers …
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