The forbes polynomial: A more predictable surface for fabricators

Kevin P. Thompson; Florian Fournier; Jannick P. Rolland; G. W. Forbes

doi:10.1364/OFT.2010.OTuA6

The forbes polynomial: A more predictable surface for fabricators

Kevin P. Thompson^*, Florian Fournier, Jannick P. Rolland, G. W. Forbes

^*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

The Forbes polynomial is an important new surface type that allows coefficient tolerances to be meaningful and allows the difficulty of fabrication to be quantified. Implications and guidance to fabricators will be presented.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Optical Fabrication and Testing, OFT 2010
Place of Publication	Washington, DC
Publisher	Optical Society of America (OSA)
Pages	1-3
Number of pages	3
ISBN (Print)	9781557528933
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1364/OFT.2010.OTuA6
Publication status	Published - 2010
Externally published	Yes
Event	Optical Fabrication and Testing, OFT 2010 - Jackson Hole, WY, United States Duration: 13 Jun 2010 → 17 Jun 2010

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Other	Optical Fabrication and Testing, OFT 2010
Country/Territory	United States
City	Jackson Hole, WY
Period	13/06/10 → 17/06/10

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