Epoxy Replication - Advantages And Limitations

William E. Asher

doi:10.1117/12.944456

13 July 1988 Epoxy Replication - Advantages And Limitations

William E. Asher

Proceedings Volume 0896, Replication and Molding of Optical Components; (1988) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.944456
Event: 1988 Los Angeles Symposium: O-E/LASE '88, 1988, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Abstract

Epoxy replication of front surface mirrors has been practiced for more than forty years. Properly applied, the technique can offer the advantages of lower cost, low mass, monolithic construction and high producibility. This paper examines most aspects of the process and discusses its virtues and weaknesses.

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William E. Asher "Epoxy Replication - Advantages And Limitations", Proc. SPIE 0896, Replication and Molding of Optical Components, (13 July 1988); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.944456

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