Precision Positioning and Motion Control for Optical Systems

Learn what it takes to make your optical systems and instruments come to life and move. This course will introduce micro and nano positioning systems. Micropositioning systems are typically motor-driven stages with travel ranges of up to a few hundred millimeters with resolution and repeatability typically limited to 0.1 µm. Nanopositioning systems are based on frictionless drive and guiding systems such as piezo actuators and flexures. These systems can achieve resolutions and guiding accuracies down to the sub-nanometer level. Gain an understanding about how to specify and utilize precision positioning and motion control systems to meet challenging optical systems and instrument requirements.