The Design And Manufacture Of Large Beryllium Optics

Robert R. Altenhof

doi:10.1117/12.954508

15 January 1976 The Design And Manufacture Of Large Beryllium Optics

Robert R. Altenhof

Proceedings Volume 0065, Design, Manufacture and Application of Metal Optics; (1976) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.954508
Event: 19th Annual Technical Symposium, 1975, San Diego, United States

Abstract

This paper summarizes development of large, lightweight, beryllium optical components pursued for nearly three years under a U.S. Air Force contract. The entire process of large beryllium optical technology is described, beginning with materials development, through the design and fabrication process, and final optical surface figuring. The results achieved to date are presented, and finally, the future direction and expectations of ultralightweight optical technologies that will eventually derive from this initial effort are addressed.

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Robert R. Altenhof "The Design And Manufacture Of Large Beryllium Optics", Proc. SPIE 0065, Design, Manufacture and Application of Metal Optics, (15 January 1976); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.954508

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