Objective lenses for Synchrotron

Objective lenses for Synchrotron

ESRF (European Synchrotron Radiation Facility) hired ASE Optics Europe to design and manufacture three unique objective lenses for use in the synchrotron beamlines: 0.5X, 150mm and 400mm. Starting with a Discovery Service, ASE designed and developed the optical system consisting of thorough optical tolerance analysis, mechanical design and finally manufacturing and quality control.

The optical system was designed using a judicious choice of materials to reach all requirements. The system required expert alignment and testing: ASE EU developed an in-house MTF measuring station based on knife-edge technique.