Multi-DM™ User Manual Section 10 - Reference Information
BMC Document Number: DOC-0009 Rev. 5.2 Page 51
10.5 DM Apertures
In order to effectively use a deformable mirror, an understanding of the types
of apertures, how they are calculated, and how they cover or are contained within
the DM's reflective surface, is necessary.
Each type of aperture is different depending upon whether the DM is continuous
or segmented.
A full explanation of the three types of apertures follows.
For clarity, the examples in this section depict a Multi-C DM.
The descriptions and formulas given apply to all other types
of BostonMicromachines' DMs except for the Hex series.
This section contains the following topics:
Section 10.5.1 The Full Aperture
Section 10.5.2 The Active Aperture
Section 10.5.3 The Recommended Optical Aperture