3D printing for astronomical mirrors
3D printing, also called additive manufacturing, offers a new vision for optical fabrication in
term of achievable optical quality and reduction of weight and cost. In this paper we describe …
term of achievable optical quality and reduction of weight and cost. In this paper we describe …
Superpolished OAPs for WFIRST CGI
Exoplanet imaging requires super polished off-axis parabolas (OAP) with the utmost surface
quality. In this paper we describe an innovative manufacturing process combining 3D …
quality. In this paper we describe an innovative manufacturing process combining 3D …
WFIRST OAPs' fabrication: prototyping phase
This paper describes the development of a new manufacturing process to directly obtain off-
axis parabolas (OAP) by combining 3D printing and stress polishing. 3D printing opens up a …
axis parabolas (OAP) by combining 3D printing and stress polishing. 3D printing opens up a …
Prototype segments polishing and testing for ELT M1
J Rodolfo, L Chouarche, G Chaussat… - … in Space-and …, 2012 - spiedigitallibrary.org
Sagem–Reosc has been awarded by ESO a contract for the manufacturing and testing of
seven prototype segments of the E-ELT primary mirror in 2008. The purpose of this contract …
seven prototype segments of the E-ELT primary mirror in 2008. The purpose of this contract …