The opto-mechanical performance prediction of thin mirror segments for E-ELT
conference paper
The mirror segments for the E-ELT and TLT are nearly equal in size and shape (hexagonal, 1.2 m over flat sides). They are very thin (about 50 mm) compared to their size. Supporting these mirrors and obtaining high optical performance is a challenge from design and manufacturing point of view. TNO has designed and build (together with VDL-ETG) three identical prototypes for supporting the mirror segments of the E-ELT. These mirror segments vary in size. Hence the gravity induced deformation of the mirror segments will vary from mirror to mirror segment when no measures are taken. The paper will concentrate on the design and analysis of the design features within the support structure to minimize the mirror deformation due to gravity. These features concern passive and active means to influence the mirror segment shape and to compensate for deformation differences.
Topics
TNO Identifier
572404
ISSN
0277786X
ISBN
9781510604322
Publisher
SPIE
Article nr.
1001203
Source title
Integrated Modeling of Complex Optomechanical Systems II, Varenna, Italy, 7-9 October 2015
Editor(s)
Riva, M.