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Experiments with diamond-turned metal X-ray mirrorsIt is noted that the primary advantages of diamond turning technology for the fabrication of X-ray telescope mirrors is in the smoothness of the finished surface and the control of the position of the cutter afforded by the precision slides and computer-assisted positioners which form the surface. The paper summarizes the Caltech work in attempting to make Wolter Type I telescope mirrors using the diamond turning facilities at the Oak Ridge Y-12 laboratory. Attention is given to such factors as the use of aluminum with copper plating and electroless nickel coating. It is found that although the diamond turning capability of the Y-12 lab is capable of making good X-ray mirror contours, there are problems in the process which have limited the accuracy achieved by this technique.
Document ID
19800033302
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Garmire, G. P.
(California Institute of Technology Pasadena, Calif., United States)
Date Acquired
August 10, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1979
Subject Category
Mechanical Engineering
Meeting Information
Meeting: Space optics: Imaging X-ray optics workshop
Location: Huntsville, AL
Start Date: May 22, 1979
End Date: May 24, 1979
Accession Number
80A17472
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NGR-05-002-284
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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