SIC material and technology for space optics

Michel Bougoin

doi:10.1117/12.2307915

21 November 2017 SIC material and technology for space optics

Michel Bougoin

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Proceedings Volume 10569, International Conference on Space Optics — ICSO 2000; 105691U (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2307915
Event: International Conference on Space Optics 2000, 2000, Toulouse Labège, France

Abstract

Taking benefit from its very high specific stiffness and its exclusive thermal stability, the SiCSPACE material is now used for the fabrication of scientific and commercial lightweight space telescopes.

This paper gives a review of the characteristics of this sintered silicon carbide. The BOOSTEC facilities and the technology described here allow to manufacture large structural components or mirrors (up to several meters) at cost effective condition, from a single part to mass production.

Several examples of SiC space optical components are presented.

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Michel Bougoin "SIC material and technology for space optics", Proc. SPIE 10569, International Conference on Space Optics — ICSO 2000, 105691U (21 November 2017); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2307915

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