Is my surface stochastic or deterministic?

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Stochastic and deterministic are two terms that are used more and more frequently to qualify modern surfaces. What is their meaning? How do they compare with roughness and waviness concepts? What influence do they have on surface function? Digital Surf’s senior metrology expert François Blateyron deals with these questions. Metrologists are used to classifying surfaces … Continue reading Is my surface stochastic or deterministic?