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Confocal Chromatic Microscopy

Surface topography measurement method consisting of a confocal microscope with chromaticobjective integrated with a detection device (e.g., spectrometer) whereby the surface height at asingle point is sensed by the wavelength of light reflected from the surface.

Date Added to Lexicon
Standard Source (Designation Number Title of Standard. Publisher, Place, Year.)
ANSI/ASB 061 Firearms and Toolmarks 3D Measurement Systems and Measurement Quality Control. AAFS Academy Standards Board (ASB), 410 North 21st Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80904, 2021. Source link