Multi Spectral Digital Autocollimator

Abstract

The present invention is a multi-spectral digital autocollimator system featuring a diverse range of capabilities. It comprises a multi-spectral light source spanning from deep UV to Far-IR (8-12 microns), a collimating mirror, a unique optical beam splitting lens, and an imaging device designed to detect the light deviation caused by the multi-spectral light source. The system projects the light through a specially designed cross target, generating visible light, and this cross target can be heated or cooled to create a high-quality black body cross. The resulting light is then reflected back from an examined reflective object and captured by the imaging device. An appropriate thermal camera is strategically positioned after the optical beam splitting lens to analyze the thermal properties of the black body cross. The primary objective of this invention is to offer a precise and multi-spectral digital autocollimator capable of facilitating optical alignment with different spectral devices.

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