The process for fabricating a random rough surface with given statisti
cs is described. The technique consists of producing a random rough su
rface on plates covered with photoresist by exposing the plates to spe
ckle patterns. The theory presented by Alvarez-Borrego is compared wit
h experimental results obtained from the fabricated surface using a me
chanical profilometer. The aim is to compare the statistical propertie
s obtained with the Alvarez-Borrego with the results obtained using ot
her methods. The results obtained with the mechanical profilometer agr
ee reasonably well with those obtained from the model.