HASO First I Low Cost Wavefront Sensor
Spectral Bandwidth
400-1100 nm - ?±50nm
Aperture - Resolution -Spatial Sampling
3.6 x 4.5 mm² - 32 x 40 - 110 µm
Accuracy (rms) - Linearity
?/100 - 99.9%
Focus dynamic range
± 0.018 m to ± ∞
Repeatability (rms)
< λ/200
Maximum acquisition rate
99Hz or 165 Hz (16x20)
HASO4 FIRST: Highly Accurate and Affordable Wavefront Sensor
The HASO4 FIRST is a high performance mono-wavelength calibrated wavefront sensor. This low cost wavefront sensor delivers reliable and fast measurement at the wavelength of your choice between 400-1100nm. Indeed, this Shack-Hartmann wavefront sensor’s accuracy is ?/100 RMS and it can acquire wavefront data at up to 99 Hz (or in high-speed mode at 165 Hz), making it suitable for real-time applications.

This low cost wavefront sensor is a top choice for adaptive optics applications for microscopy or UHIL. It is also a great option for OEM applications in optical metrology and beam diagnostics. Either way, HASO4 FIRST offers reliable wavefront metrology for a large range of applications including fundamental research, prototype development or quality control in production.
- λ/100 rms absolute accuracy on a huge dynamic range (see the graph below)
- Acquisition rate up to 99Hz or 165Hz
- Patented wavefront correction algorithms for intensity beam variations (laser, Gaussian, hyper Gaussian, apodized beams…)
- Measurement up to 64 Zernike polynomials with individual accuracy better than 2nm rms
- Custom calibrations for one (included) or two (option) specific wavelengths in the 400- 1100nm range

Transform your wavefront sensor into a full metrology solution with RFLEX2 & RFLEX LA
RFLEX2
The R-FLEX2 is a versatile optical metrology system that instantly combines any HASO4 wavefront sensors with a collimator and a light source. It is used for quality control of complex optical systems such as life science instrumentation, alignment of large telescopes and collimators, large concave mirrors, and lenses and complex optical systems in general.
RFLEX LA
The RFLEX LA is a collimating platform that extends the capabilities of the HASO R-FLEX2 to large optics and optical surfaces. The output collimated beam size ranges from 30 to 150 mm. Analyze large optics and optical surfaces such as filters, dichroic beam splitters, head-up displays, eyewear, optical windows, flat mirrors, polarization scramblers.
Learn more about the R-FLEX2 LA

Manufacturer’s website: www.imagine-optic.com
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| Description | Full Resolution | High Speed* |
| Aperture Dimension | 3.6 x 4.6 mm² | 1.8 x 2.3 mm² |
| Number of microlenses | 32 x 40 | 16 x 20 |
| Tilt dynamic range | > ± 3 ° (400 λ) | > ± 3° (200 λ) |
| Focus dynamic range | ± 0.018 m to ± ∞ (350 λ) | ± 0.018 m to ± ∞ (100 λ) |
| Focus dynamic range – maximum NA | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Repeatability (rms) | < λ/200 | < λ/200 |
| Wavefront measurement accuracy in relative mode (rms)1 | around λ/150 | around λ/150 |
| Wavefront measurement accuracy in absolute mode (rms)² | around λ/100 | around λ/100 |
| Tilt measurement sensitivity (rms) | 5 μrad | 10 μrad |
| Focus measurement sensitivity (rms) | 3·10-3m-1 | 6·10-3m-1 |
| Spatial sampling | around 110 μm | around 110 μm |
| Maximum acquisition frequency | 99 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Working wavelength range | 400 – 1100 nm | 400 – 1100 nm |
| External trigger | yes | yes |
| Calibrated wavelength | in the 400-1100 nm range, details on request3 | in the 400-1100 nm range, details on request3 |
| Dimensions / Weight | 46x 57 x 57 mm /150g | 46x 57 x 57 mm /150g |
| Working temperature | 15 – 30° C | 15 – 30° C |
| Interface / Power supply | USB 3.0 / 2.7 W via USB/td> | USB 3.0 / 2.7 W via USB |
| Operating system | Windows 7 and 10 | Windows 7 and 10 |
WaveView metrology software is included
(1) Wavefront as seen by the device.
(2) Difference between the real wavefront and a reference wavefront obtained in similar conditions (5λ of shift max).
(3) Single wavelength calibration (±50 nm), second wavelength calibration available on request.
*This option is sold separately and not available for some countries.
Applications
- Beam collimation with an accuracy better than 200m radius of curvature
- A 20mm focal length measurement with a sensitivity of 1µm rms
- Direct wavefront acquisition of converging and diverging F/5 beams with an accuracy of λ/100 rms including astigmatism and high order aberrations
- Control and adjustment of axial laser beam deviation better than 5µrad rms
- 3D localization of a focal spot up to 0.1µm rms and 1µm rms for lateral and axial resolution respectively (0.1 NA beam)
Optical Metrology
- Calculation of Beam Parameters from Local Slopes
- Shack-Hartmann Wavefront Analysis
- Characterization of a Portable Telephone’s Camera Module
- Enhancement of the optical quality of Microtraps for Single Atoms with HASO4 First
- Eyewear and Smart Glass Quality Control with HASO Shack-Hartmann Wavefront Sensor
- Optical Metrology Measurements with HASO
- Lens System Inspection with HASO R-Flex
- Using HASO to Compliment a Beam Profiler
- Absolute Measurement
- HASO wavefront sensor: phase + intensity measurements
- How to characterize a wavefront sensor
Laser
- Full Correction of a Laser Chain Including Final Focusing Optics
- Application note: adaptive optics for femtosecond lasers
- Very intense laser optimized with adaptive optics
X-EUV
Axiom Optics Blogs
“Development of DKIST IT&C Shack-Hartmann wavefront measurement system” Chen Liang; Predrag Sekulic; Kerry Gonzales; Pierre Aka; Simon C. Craig Proc. SPIE, Volume 10700, Ground-based and Airborne Telescopes VII; 107001R (2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2312832
“Membrane mirror evaluation of APERTURE: a precise extremely large reflective telescope using re-configurable elements” Turgut B. Baturalp; Victoria L. Coverstone; Rocco Coppejans; Jian Cao; YipWah Chung; David B. Buchholz; M. P. Ulmer Proc. SPIE, Volume 10698, Space Telescopes and Instrumentation (2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2309826
“Characterization of ALPAO deformable mirrors for the NAOMI VLTI Auxiliary Telescopes adaptive optics” Jean-Baptiste Le Bouquin; Jean-Philippe Berger; Jean-Luc Beuzit; Eric Cottalorda; Alain Delboulbe; Sebastien E. Egner; Frederic Yves Joseph Gonte; Sylvain Guieu; Pierre Haguenauer; Laurent Jocou; Yves Magnard; Thibaut Moulin; Sylvain Rochat; Christophe Vérinaud; Julien Woillez Proceedings Volume 10703, Adaptive Optics Systems VI; 1070371 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2313442
“Weighted spline-based integration for reconstruction of freeform wavefront” K. K. Pant, D. R. Burada, M. Bichra, A. Ghosh, G. S. Khan, S. Sinzinger and C. Shakher Applied Optics, 57, 5 (2018) http://dx.doi.org/10.1364/AO.57.001100
“Optical camera with liquid crystal autofocus lens” T. Galstian, O. Sova, K. Asatryan, V. Presniakov, A. Zohrabyan, and M. Evensen Optics Express Vol. 25, Issue 24, pp. 29945-29964 (2017) https://doi.org/10.1364/OE.25.029945
“Manufacturing Large Spherical and Cylindrical Laser Focusing Gratings by Scanning Beam Interference Lithography” T. Erdogan, S.A. Johnson, J.L. Keller, C.M. Smith, P.E. Glenn, and D.J. Smith Proceeding Optical Design and Fabrication (2017) https://doi.org/10.1364/OFT.2017.OW1B.1
“The 384-channel prototype of DM Electronics for ELT AO systems” K. Caputa, J. Atwood, G. Herriot, J.-P. Veran, P. Spanò and A. Zielinski Proc. SPIE, Vol. 9148, Adaptive Optics Systems IV, 914844 (2014) http://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.2056580
“Thermal expansion properties of thin multilayer films” X. Cheng, C. Morawe, J.-C. Peffen and L. Zhang Proc. SPIE, Vol. 9207, Advances in X-Ray/EUV Optics and Components IX, 920709 (2014) http://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.2059583
“Optimal lens design and use in laser-scanning microscopy” A. Negrean and H. D. Mansvelder Biomed. Opt. Express, Vol. 5, 1588 (2014) http://dx.doi.org/10.1364/BOE.5.001588
“Large-aperture active optical carbon fiber reinforced polymer mirror” M. E. L. Jungwirth, C. C. Wilcox, D. V. Wick, M. S. Baker, C. G. Hobart, J. J. Milinazzo, J. Robichaud, R. C. Romeo, R. N. Martin, J. Ballesta, E. Lavergne and E. L. Dereniak Proc. SPIE, Micro and Nanotechnology Sensors, Systems and Applications. Vol. 8725, 87250W (2013) http://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.2020722
“The optical alignment of the two GAIA three mirror anastigmatic telescopes” M. Erdmann and D. Pierot Proc. SPIE, International Conference on Space Optics—ICSO (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2309087
“Linearization of the response of a 91-actuator magnetic liquid deformable mirror” D. Brousseau, E. F. Borra, M. Rochette and D. Bouffard Landry Opt. Express, Vol. 18, 8239 (2010) http://dx.doi.org/10.1364/OE.18.008239
“Relationships between lens performance and different sensor sizes in professional photographic still SLR cameras” C. Mitjà, J. Escofet and F. Vega Proc. SPIE, Optical, Engineering+ Applications, Vol. 7428, 74280P-1 (2009) http://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.825104
Content of product delivery:
- Acquisition card
- USB 3.0 cable
- HASO WFS documentation
- Calibration certificate
- WaveView Software
