Opto-Mechanical Systems Design, Volume 2, 4th Edition

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Mounting Large, Vertical-Axis Mirrors

Daniel Vukobratovich

CONTENTS

4.1    Introduction and Summary

4.2    Conceptual Design

4.3    Ring Mounts

4.4    Air Bag (Bladder) Mounts

4.5    Multiple-Point Supports

4.5.1    Three-Point Mounts

4.5.2    Hindle Mounts

4.5.3    Counterweighted Mounts

4.5.4    Pneumatic/Hydraulic Mounts

4.6    Metrology Mounts

4.6.1    36-Point Pneumatic Metrology Mount

4.6.2    27-Point Hydraulic Metrology Mount

4.6.3    52-Point Spring Matrix Metrology Mount

4.6.4    Lateral Constraints during Polishing

References

4.1    Introduction and Summary

Mirror mounts have two chief functions: maintaining the correct position of the optical element with respect to the rest of the optical system and controlling deformation ...