Structural materials for space mirrors

Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astronomy

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Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastics, Ceramic Matrix Composites, Construction Materials, Mirrors, Silicon Carbides, Glassy Carbon, Matrix Materials, Mechanical Properties, Reflectors, Spaceborne Astronomy, Telescopes

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Work leading to the development of XMM telescope mirrors is described. Although a carbon/epoxy composite structure was specified, a hot type of material was proposed. The further use of such technology in the development of substrates for space mirrors is discussed. The specifications for the plane plates used for the XMM telescope are presented. The advantages and disadvantages of various other materials in producing substrates for space mirrors are discussed. The potential uses of glass matrix ceramics reinforced with carbon or silicon carbide fibers is given particular attention.

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