Large Adaptive CFRP Mirrors for Extremely Large Telescopes

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A selection of photos showing the development of the CFRP mirrors. More photos will be added as the project progresses.




A custom cased, custom pre-load PiezoMechanik piezo-stack actuator. Mass ~ 8g.
The completed 1.05m mandrel under inspection. The PV flatness is ~2 microns.
The 1.05m mandrel undergoing grinding
The underside of the 1.05m mandrel, ready to be hoisted onto the polishing table
The 30cm diameter proof of concept Ni-CFC mirror mounted on a bed of 19 actuators
The OSL nickel electroplating tank
The prototype spinning electrode contraption for electroplating the CFRP blanks