Development of a carbon fibre composite active mirror: Design and testing

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dc.creatorKendrew, S.
dc.creatorDoel, P.
dc.creatorBrooks, D.
dc.creatorDorn, C.
dc.creatorYates, C.
dc.creatorDwan, R. M.
dc.creatorRichardson, I.
dc.creatorEvans, G.
dc.date2005-08-04
dc.date.accessioned2026-07-07T02:18:23Z
dc.date.available2026-07-07T02:18:23Z
dc.descriptionCarbon fibre composite technology for lightweight mirrors is gaining increasing interest in the space- and ground-based astronomical communities for its low weight, ease of manufacturing, excellent thermal qualities and robustness. We present here first results of a project to design and produce a 27 cm diameter deformable carbon fibre composite mirror. The aim was to produce a high surface form accuracy as well as low surface roughness. As part of this programme, a passive mirror was developed to investigate stability and coating issues. Results from the manufacturing and polishing process are reported here. We also present results of a mechanical and thermal finite element analysis, as well as early experimental findings of the deformable mirror. Possible applications and future work are discussed.
dc.descriptionAccepted by Optical Engineering. Figures 1-7 on http://www.star.ucl.ac.uk/~sk/OEpaper_files/
dc.identifierhttps://arxiv.org/abs/astro-ph/0508135
dc.identifierhttp://arxiv.org/abs/astro-ph/0508135
dc.identifier.urihttp://salesiana.dossiersoluciones.com/handle/123456789/9472
dc.subjectAstrophysics
dc.titleDevelopment of a carbon fibre composite active mirror: Design and testing
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