Physics – Optics
Scientific paper
Jan 1986
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1986spie..640..155d&link_type=abstract
IN: Grazing incidence optics; Proceedings of the Meeting, Orlando, FL, Apr. 3, 4, 1986 (A87-42701 19-74). Bellingham, WA, Societ
Physics
Optics
Assembly, Mirrors, X Ray Telescopes, Alignment, Optical Correction Procedure
Scientific paper
The assembly of the Technology Mirror Assembly (TMA) is described. The TMA is a single Wolter type 1 telescope with an aperture of 0.42 m and a mirror length of 0.41 m. The TMA project was conducted in order to demonstrate that the mirror quality necessary for the Advanced X-ray Astrophysics Facility (AXAF) can be achieved. The alignment detection system for the TMA, which is an automated centroid detection instrument, is examined. The development of the TMA using the alignment detection system is discussed. Consideration is given to the assembly of the inner support cylinder and aperture plate assemblies, and the assembly and alignment of the parabola mirror to the Central Reference Mirror, and of the hyperbola mirror to the parabola mirror. The mirror alignment of the TMA is evaluated. It is noted that the TMA can be assembled and aligned to meet the requirements for the baseline mirror of the AXAF.
Cahill Raymond
de Filippis Nicholas A.
Glenn Paul
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