Abstract
This paper reviews work on fabricating light-weight optics made from inorganic composite materials. The goal of the project is to make mirrors in the 5-10 kg/m2 area density regime based on Northwestern University's previous technology used to make X-ray optics. The goal of this replication process is to end up with a smooth and also potentially accurate surface such that post figuring and polishing will not be necessary. This report covers work on fabricating witness samples up to 10 cm in diameter.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Optical Materials and Structures Technologies III |
Volume | 6666 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 1 2007 |
Event | Optical Materials and Structures Technologies III - San Diego, CA, United States Duration: Aug 26 2007 → Aug 27 2007 |
Other
Other | Optical Materials and Structures Technologies III |
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Country | United States |
City | San Diego, CA |
Period | 8/26/07 → 8/27/07 |
Keywords
- Light weight
- Micro-balloons
- Optics
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Computer Science Applications
- Applied Mathematics
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering