• Chinese Optics Letters
  • Vol. 13, Issue Suppl., S22207 (2015)
Zhiyu Zhang*
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  • Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics, and Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130033, China
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    DOI: 10.3788/COL201513.S22207 Cite this Article Set citation alerts
    Zhiyu Zhang. Processes and technologies in fabrication of a large-scale freeform silicon carbide space-borne mirror[J]. Chinese Optics Letters, 2015, 13(Suppl.): S22207 Copy Citation Text show less

    Abstract

    Off-axis systems built by freeform optics are greatly demanded in next-generation space telescopes/cameras, for obtaining a long focal length and wide field of view. The profile accuracy of the mirror surface is the most critical parameter, which is finally required about 12 nm in peak-to-valley. Therefore, technologies for accurately and efficiently machining and testing freeform surfaces are greatly demanded. In this work, an ultrasonic-vibration-assisted five-axis grinding technology is developed and verified by grinding silicon carbide mirror blanks on a machine center having common precision. Subsequently, a computer-controlled optical surfacing technology is developed for lapping and polishing the mirror. A computer-generated hologram is developed for testing the mirror surface. This work provides an efficient resolution for the fabrication and measurement of freeform surfaces.
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    Zhiyu Zhang. Processes and technologies in fabrication of a large-scale freeform silicon carbide space-borne mirror[J]. Chinese Optics Letters, 2015, 13(Suppl.): S22207
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