A novel approach for the realization of thin glass substrates for optical mirrors
Date Issued
2018
Author(s)
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Hołyszko, J.
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Abstract
We present a manufacturing process based on the deterministic polishing and figuring of thin glass substrates (shells), with thickness ranging from 0.5 up to a few millimeters, in "stand-alone" configuration or as part of a composite sandwich structure with low-density core. The methods will be well suited for a broad range of applications in astronomy like, e.g., the production of thin substrates for adaptive optics, the realization of sandwiched lightweight segments for the mirrors of future ground-based and space telescopes, and the realization of low-cost mirrors for amateur astronomy telescopes. The method foresees the pre-shaping of thin glass substrates via hot slumping technology followed by highprecision form correction of the optical surfaces via computer-controlled bonnet and ion beam figuring technologies. During the phase of bonnet polishing of a shell in stand-alone configuration, a removable holder stiffens it temporarily. This paper describes the main steps of the process under study and reports on the realization of the first prototypes.
Coverage
Advances in Optical and Mechanical Technologies for Telescopes and Instrumentation III
All editors
Navarro, Ramon; Geyl, Roland
Series
Volume
10706
Start page
107060H-1
Conferenece
Advances in Optical and Mechanical Technologies for Telescopes and Instrumentation III
Conferenece place
Austin, Texas, USA
Conferenece date
10-15 June, 2018
Issn Identifier
0277-786X
Ads BibCode
2018SPIE10706E..0HV
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open.access
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