Optical Component Alignment System

Abstract

Laser based alignment instrumentation is used in industry for aligning machining and optical systems. A series of beam splitting prisms joined together can split a single laser beam into a number of different beams in precisely aligned directions within the alignment device, reducing the number of independently adjustable components, and increasing system robustness. The goal of our project is to design a six-degree-of-freedom manipulator stage for accurately positioning and aligning two beam splitters to be joined together with high precision. Our project will improve upon an existing assembly system by making the system simpler, more compact and easier to align.