Precision forming mandrels are one element in X-ray mirror development at NASA. Current mandrel fabrication process is capable of meeting the allocated precision requirements for a 5 arcsec telescope. A manufacturing plan is outlined for a large IXO-scale program.
Forming Mandrels for X-Ray Mirror Substrates
2011
20 pages
Report
No indication
English
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