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Thanks for your reply! I actually found out one of my current coworkers helped build a single molecule scope, he talked about the use of an air cushion beneath

Thanks for your reply! I actually found out one of my current coworkers helped build a single molecule scope, he talked about the use of an air cushion beneath the giant breadboard of lasers to ensure they stayed nm accurate.

Balgair 7y ago
Most optics tables are floated on air pistons these days, they aren't super expensive. It helps with vibe issues and with shock absorption (there is a lot of slamming your head on the table when doing optics alignment :P ).