The Keysight 10703A is a cube corner retroreflector engineered for precision laser interferometer positioning systems. It reflects laser light back to the source with minimal angular error, enabling single-axis linear displacement measurement in metrology and motion control applications. The retroreflector works with a polarizing beam splitter to reflect one frequency component of the laser beam, allowing measurement of displacement between the interferometer and retroreflector while either or both components move. Its compact design and low mass make it suitable for space-constrained installations.
Technical Specifications
• Product Type: Cube corner retroreflector
• Beam Diameter: 6 mm maximum
• Optical Aperture: 20.83 mm (0.82 in.) diameter
• Overall Diameter: 28.5 mm (1.12 in.)
• Overall Length: 38.2 mm (1.50 in.)
• Mass with Housing: 42 g (1.5 oz)
• Mass without Housing (Bare Cube Corner): 11.4 g (0.4 oz)
• Bare Element Option: Available as 10713B for weight-critical applications
– Key Features
• Minimizes cosine error when the linear interferometer is aligned parallel to the direction of travel
• Operates in conjunction with Keysight 10702A linear interferometer
• Bare cube corner configuration available for reduced mass
• Compact housing suitable for confined measurement geometries
– Typical Applications
• Semiconductor manufacturing equipment calibration
• Machine tool positioning and verification
• Advanced laboratory metrology
• High-precision displacement measurement systems
– Compatibility & Integration
• Designed for use with Keysight 10702A linear interferometer
• Keysight 10702A-001 (with windows) recommended when the interferometer must move
• Compatible with PC and VMEbus system electronics
• Integrates into tailored laser interferometer positioning systems for single-axis measurements
