PULM Lab

Schematic of Electroforming Laboratory

                                                                                                           

Mirror Specifications
The large aperture electroformed mirrors will meet these specifications:
             Mirror size:.............................................. 0.5 to 1 m (20 to 40 inches) diameter     
             Shape:.............................................. 1.9 to 3.8 m (75 to 150 inch) radius sphere
             Figure:............................................ 0.5 waves per 15 cm (6 inches)
             Surface finish: ............................... < 15 Angstroms
             Nominal mirror thickness ............  1.4 mm (55 mils)
             Thickness variation........................   < 3%
             Composition: ................................   77% Ni-23% Co (nominal)
             Weight ...........................................   < 0.5 to 3 kg/m2

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