Ultraprecision machining of optics at Los Alamos

Conference · Fri Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1982 · Proc. Soc. Photo-Opt. Instrum. Eng.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6262332

Rhorer, R L; Gauler, A L; Colston, E W; Ruhe, J R

Ultraprecision machine tools are used at the Los Alamos National Laboratory for single-point diamond turning of optics and other precision parts. Measurements of a 50-mm-diam copper flat illustrate the quality of a part that can be machined on the Moore No. 3 lathe. Measurements of a 0.4-m-diam aluminum mirror with a 20-m radius of curvature are presented as an example of a part machined on the Moore No. 5 lathe. A varying frequency sine wave grating shows a type of special optical grating that can be produced using the Pneumo lathe.

• Research Organization: Los Alamos National Lab., NM
• OSTI ID: 6262332
• Conference Information: Journal Name: Proc. Soc. Photo-Opt. Instrum. Eng.; (United States) Journal Volume: 306
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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