The Optical Alignment Pattern

A Pattern is a Solution to a Problem in a Context

Understand the Problem

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Develop a Language of Optical Alignment

Optical Axes Aligned

Tolerances That Matter

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6 Degrees of Motion

Flats Don't Matter

Mechanical Stability

Language Example: Laser Aligners

Alignment Checklist

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Look at the Context to Determine Implementation: Myths

A Pattern is a Solution to a Problem in a Context

The Optical Alignment Pattern