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Science 12 October 1979:
Vol. 206. no. 4415, pp. 168 - 172
DOI: 10.1126/science.206.4415.168
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Precision Optical Testing

James C. Wyant 1

1 Professor of optical sciences at the Optical Sciences Center, University of Arizona, Tucson 85721

Increased performance requirements for modern optical systems have necessitated the development of more precise optical testing techniques. The need for accurate and rapid measurements is being met by the use of laser interferometers, microprocessors to gather test data, and computers to analyze the data and remove errors in the test equipment.

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