Precision Machining Implications For Optical Systems Employing Large Off-Axis Elements

J. Bilotta; D. Mooney

doi:10.1117/12.939890

10 June 1987 Precision Machining Implications For Optical Systems Employing Large Off-Axis Elements

J. Bilotta, D. Mooney

Proceedings Volume 0751, Reflective Optics; (1987) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.939890
Event: OE LASE'87 and EO Imaging Symposium, 1987, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Abstract

This paper concentrates on system trade-offs and their impact on the fabrication of quantities of large off-axis optical elements. Weight reduction techniques, substrate material selection, mirror surface quality (surface figure and reflectivity), and fabrication methods are discussed.

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J. Bilotta and D. Mooney "Precision Machining Implications For Optical Systems Employing Large Off-Axis Elements", Proc. SPIE 0751, Reflective Optics, (10 June 1987); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.939890

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