Patent ID: 7609463
Filing Date: 2009-10-27
Classification: G01J,G01N

Abstract:
1. A method for forming a monolithic metal optical element, comprising: machining a mass of material to form a monolithic component having a first face and a second face opposite the first face, wherein the first face of the monolithic component comprises an optical component selected from the group consisting of a focusing mirror and a collimating mirror, wherein the machining is used to form a first cylindrical opening for receiving a cylindrical alignment rod that extends away from the second face at an angle perpendicular to a plane defined by the second face, a second cylindrical opening for receiving a first screw that extends away from the second face at an angle perpendicular to the plane defined by the second face, and a third cylindrical opening for receiving a second screw that extends away from the second face at an angle perpendicular to the plane define by the second face, and wherein the material is selected from the group consisting of at least one of aluminum, aluminum alloys, stainless steel, nickel, copper and beryllium and wherein single-point diamond turning is used to form both the first and second faces of the monolithic metal optical component.