Using USAF-1951 Resolution Test Target

Using USAF-1951 Resolution Test Target Resolution features of the USAF-1951 Resolution Chart are arranged in elements and groups. Each Element is made up of equally spaced bars; three horizontal and three vertical. Groups consist of six elements labeled 1 through 6....

Using NBS-1010A Resolution Test Target

Using NBS-1010A Resolution Test Target A resolution test chart is used to allow quick and easy testing of the ability of an optical system to produce images with fine detail. The patterns are in groups which progressively get smaller. The smallest group for which the...

PROTECTING and CLEANING YOUR STAGE MICROMETER

Dropped and broke your stage micrometer? Scratched while cleaning or mishandling it? This can be easily avoided.   Remember. Most stage micrometer’s substrate material consists of a fragile thin piece of glass or opal material and the scale image is manufactured...