AXIAL TOLERANCE IN THE POSITION OF ABERRATION COMPENSATORS PLACED IN A CONVERGING BEAM

To perform a null test of aspherical surfaces we used a computer-generated hologram or a lens or a mirror compensator to compensate the aspherical aberration. When compensating in a convergent light beam the axial position of this hologram or compensator is critical. A holographic compensator to be used in the convergent beam of light was designed and constructed. We have established some relations to determine the tolerance in the axial positioning of these compensators.