title: Alignment of multiple-off-axis-beam imaging/interference systems.
abstract: The alignment of components in complex multibeam arrangements is typically prone to errors that limit the performance of the system. A systematic procedure for aligning such systems is presented here. The method facilitates the precision alignment of the optical elements to achieve the accurate projection of multiple on- and off-axis images and the simultaneous interference of the multiple beams. In addition to the multibeam imaging/interference system presented, the procedure can be employed in other multibeam imaging and/or interfering configurations.
authors.forename: Shruthi K
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Vadivel
authors.forename: Matthieu C R
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Leibovici
authors.forename: Thomas K
authors.initials: TK
authors.lastname: Gaylord