Publication Date:
2019-07-12
Description:
Mirrors formed on optical masters and glued in place. Technique forms precise mirror surfaces on lightweight, rigid, imprecise graphite-composite substrates. Resembles that used to make lightweight replica mirrors and gratings. Layer of parting material deposited on master optical surface of precise desired shape. Parting layer must be very thin to minimize degradation of replica. Enables fabrication of lightweight mirrors of high surface finish suitable for use at short wavelengths.
Keywords:
FABRICATION TECHNOLOGY
Type:
NPO-17164
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NASA Tech Briefs (ISSN 0145-319X); 13; 6; P. 90
Format:
text
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