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Proposed method of producing large optical mirrors Single-point diamond crushing followed by polishing with a small-area toolFaster production of large optical mirrors may result from combining single-point diamond crushing of the glass with polishing using a small area tool to smooth the surface and remove the damaged layer. Diamond crushing allows a surface contour accurate to 0.5 microns to be generated, and the small area computer-controlled polishing tool allows the surface roughness to be removed without destroying the initial contour. Final contours with an accuracy of 0.04 microns have been achieved.
Document ID
19870031230
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Wright, G.
(NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Bryan, J. B.
(California, University Livermore, United States)
Date Acquired
August 13, 2013
Publication Date
September 1, 1986
Publication Information
Publication: Optical Engineering
Volume: 25
ISSN: 0091-3286
Subject Category
Mechanical Engineering
Accession Number
87A18504
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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