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22 October 1985 Bend-And-Polish Fabrication Techniques
L. D. Barr, J. H. Richardson, K. L. Shu
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Proceedings Volume 0542, Optical Fabrication & Testing Workshop; (1985) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.948164
Event: 1985 Albuquerque Conferences on Optics, 1985, Albuquerque, United States
Abstract
A 2-meter diameter off-axis parabola has been produced using the stressed mirror polishing technique. Surface accuracy obtained was better than 0.25μm (rms) or within about 1% of the intended goal. Further improvement is limited by mechanical factors. Results are presented. No further work is planned.
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L. D. Barr, J. H. Richardson, and K. L. Shu "Bend-And-Polish Fabrication Techniques", Proc. SPIE 0542, Optical Fabrication & Testing Workshop, (22 October 1985); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.948164
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KEYWORDS
Mirrors

Polishing

Surface finishing

Optical fabrication

Optical spheres

Optical testing

Large telescopes

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