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An overview of the available choices in advanced materials, with an emphasis on system compatibility and dimensional stability, is presented. Materials covered include: metals, glasses and glass ceramics, composites including metal and polymer matrix materials, and plated nickel and aluminum coatings. Refractive materials have not been included, the emphasis being on mirror systems. Properties comparisons are made and fabrication methods briefly discussed. There is never a material that meets all the requirements for a particular application. This paper, together with the others in this volume, provides guidelines for selecting the most suitable material or combination of materials for almost any optical system. |
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