@inproceedings{70471636173041c0972e5902826506ed,
title = "Novel technologies for large deformable mirrors",
abstract = "We have been developing a series of novel technological solutions to address the challenges posed by the adaptive optic requirements for extremely large telescopes. Our deformable mirror surface material, a compliant from of silicon carbide, offers a Young's Modulus comparable to glass but with greater, non-catastrophic, resistance to fracture. In combination with the extraordinary new material we have been working on a new low power actuator with a deflection capability of tens of microns. We have considered the systems requirements for our deformable mirror and developed both a coating technology and a unique use of hydroxide catalysis bonding.",
keywords = "Adaptive optics, Deformable mirrors, Piezo actuator, silicon carbide, Cesic",
author = "Mel Strachan and David Montgomery and Richard Myers and Kevin Cooke and Joanne Hampshire and Matthias Kroedel and Jim Hough and Sheila Rowan and {van Veggle}, Marielle and Katherine Kirk and Erman Uzgur and Shin-Sung Kim and Martin Strangwood",
year = "2010",
month = jul,
day = "28",
doi = "10.1117/12.865331",
language = "English",
isbn = "9780819482266",
volume = "7736",
series = "SPIE Proceedings",
publisher = "Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers",
editor = "Ellerbroek, {Brent L.} and Michael Hart and Norbert Hubin and Wizinowich, {Peter L.}",
booktitle = "Adaptive Optics Systems II",
address = "United States",
}