Mr. Mark A. Ealey Profile

Mark A. Ealey

President/Founder

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Publications (38)

Proceedings Article | 6 August 2010 Paper

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ACCESS: a concept study for the direct imaging and spectroscopy of exoplanetary systems

John Trauger, Karl Stapelfeldt, Wesley Traub, John Krist, Dwight Moody, Dimitri Mawet, Eugene Serabyn, Curtis Henry, Paul Brugarolas, James Alexander, Robert Gappinger, Olivia Dawson, Virgil Mireles, Peggy Park, Laurent Pueyo, Stuart Shaklan, Olivier Guyon, Jeremy Kasdin, Robert Vanderbei, David Spergel, Ruslan Belikov, Geoffrey Marcy, Robert Brown, Jean Schneider, Bruce Woodgate, Robert Egerman, Gary Matthews, Jason Elias, Yves Conturie, Phillip Vallone, Perry Voyer, Ronald Polidan, Charles Lillie, Constance Spittler, David Lee, Reem Hejal, Allen Bronowicki, Nick Saldivar, Mark Ealey, Thomas Price

Proceedings Volume 7731, 773128 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.858301

KEYWORDS: Coronagraphy, Stars, Planets, Mirrors, Telescopes, Space telescopes, Exoplanets, Imaging systems, Observatories, Imaging spectroscopy

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Proceedings Article | 6 August 2010 Paper

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Actuated hybrid mirrors for space telescopes

Gregory Hickey, Troy Barbee, Mark Ealey, David Redding

Proceedings Volume 7731, 773120 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.858217

KEYWORDS: Space telescopes, Mirrors, Actuators, Telescopes, Active optics, Silicon carbide, Wavefront sensors, Optical fabrication, Zirconium, Magnesium

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Proceedings Article | 14 July 2008 Paper

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ACCESS: a NASA mission concept study of an Actively Corrected Coronagraph for Exoplanet System Studies

John Trauger, Karl Stapelfeldt, Wesley Traub, Curt Henry, John Krist, Dimitri Mawet, Dwight Moody, Peggy Park, Laurent Pueyo, Eugene Serabyn, Stuart Shaklan, Olivier Guyon, Jeremy Kasdin, David Spergel, Robert Vanderbei, Ruslan Belikov, Geoffrey Marcy, Robert Brown, Jean Schneider, Bruce Woodgate, Gary Matthews, Robert Egerman, Ronald Polidan, Charles Lillie, Mark Ealey, Thomas Price

Proceedings Volume 7010, 701029 (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.789119

KEYWORDS: Coronagraphy, Stars, Planets, Telescopes, Space telescopes, Mirrors, Wavefronts, Control systems, Space operations, Imaging systems

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Proceedings Article | 30 January 2004 Paper

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Highly adaptive integrated meniscus primary mirrors

Mark Ealey, John Wellman

Proceedings Volume 5166, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.512728

KEYWORDS: Mirrors, Silicon carbide, Actuators, Polishing, Manufacturing, Optics manufacturing, Control systems, Disk lasers, Beryllium, Space mirrors

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Proceedings Article | 30 January 2004 Paper

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Large mirror actuators in the 21st century

Maureen Mulvihill, Mark Ealey

Proceedings Volume 5166, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.512730

KEYWORDS: Actuators, Crystals, Ferroelectric materials, Ceramics, Cryogenics, Dielectrics, Solid state electronics, Mirrors, Dielectric polarization, Temperature metrology

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Proceedings Article | 30 January 2004 Paper

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High-density deformable mirrors to enable coronagraphic planet detection

Mark Ealey, John Trauger

Proceedings Volume 5166, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.512729

KEYWORDS: Actuators, Mirrors, Deformable mirrors, Wavefronts, Space telescopes, Coronagraphy, Telescopes, Stars, Planets, Spatial frequencies

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Proceedings Article | 30 January 2004 Paper

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Fully active telescope

Mark Ealey

Proceedings Volume 5166, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.512726

KEYWORDS: Mirrors, Actuators, Space telescopes, Silicon carbide, Telescopes, Control systems, Deformable mirrors, Wavefronts, Electronics, Adaptive optics

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Proceedings Article | 30 January 2004 Paper

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Adaptive tertiary mirror for segmented mirror control

Thomas Price, Mark Ealey

Proceedings Volume 5166, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.512727

KEYWORDS: Actuators, Ceramics, Mirrors, Deformable mirrors, Telescopes, Space telescopes, Electrodes, Adaptive optics, Silicon, Polishing

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Proceedings Article | 15 October 2003 Paper

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Cryogenic deformable mirror technology development

Maureen Mulvihill, Michael Roche, Jeffrey Cavaco, Ryan Shawgo, Zaffir Chaudhry, Mark Ealey

Proceedings Volume 5172, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.506269

KEYWORDS: Actuators, Cryogenics, Mirrors, Deformable mirrors, Temperature metrology, James Webb Space Telescope, Interferometers, Capacitance, Space telescopes, Silicon

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Proceedings Article | 24 February 2003 Paper

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Performance of a precision high-density deformable mirror for extremely high contrast imaging astronomy from space

John Trauger, Dwight Moody, Brian Gordon, Yekta Gursel, Mark Ealey, Roger Bagwell

Proceedings Volume 4854, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.460027

KEYWORDS: Mirrors, Actuators, Wavefronts, Space telescopes, Deformable mirrors, Coronagraphy, Telescopes, Stars, Spatial frequencies, Space mirrors

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Proceedings Article | 24 February 2003 Paper

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The Eclipse mission: a direct imaging survey of nearby planetary systems

John Trauger, Tony Hull, Karl Stapelfeldt, Dana Backman, Roger Bagwell, Robert Brown, Adam Burrows, Christopher Burrows, Mark Ealey, Christ Ftaclas, Sara Heap, Jeremy Kasdin, Jonathan Lunine, Geoff Marcy, David Redding, Wesley Traub, Bruce Woodgate, Raghvendra Sahai, David Spergel

Proceedings Volume 4854, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.460023

KEYWORDS: Planets, Stars, Coronagraphy, Space telescopes, Wavefronts, Mirrors, Planetary systems, Telescopes, Imaging systems, Clouds

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Proceedings Article | 7 July 2000 Paper

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1600 actuator tweeter mirror upgrade for the Palomar Adaptive Optics system (PALAO)

Richard Dekany, Mitchell Troy, Gary Brack, Charles Bleau, Raymond DuVarney, Mark Ealey

Proceedings Volume 4007, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.390293

KEYWORDS: Actuators, Stars, Adaptive optics, Deformable mirrors, Mirrors, Wavefronts, Wavefront sensors, Imaging systems, Charge-coupled devices, Space telescopes

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Proceedings Article | 3 November 1998 Paper

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Characterization of three advanced deformable mirrors

William Lowrey, John Wynia, Mark Ealey

Proceedings Volume 3433, (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.330241

KEYWORDS: Actuators, Mirrors, Deformable mirrors, Adaptive optics, Telescopes, Analytical research, Phase interferometry, Prototyping, Interferometers, Phase measurement

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Proceedings Article | 11 September 1998 Paper

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Starfire Optical Range 3.5-m telescope adaptive optical system

James Spinhirne, Jeff Allen, George Ameer, James Brown, Julian Christou, Terry Duncan, R. Eager, Mark Ealey, Brent Ellerbroek, Robert Fugate, Gary Jones, R. Kuhns, David Lee, William Lowrey, Michael Oliker, Raymond Ruane, David Swindle, Joshua Voas, Walter Wild, Keith Wilson, John Wynia

Proceedings Volume 3353, (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.321689

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Adaptive optics, Telescopes, Mirrors, Actuators, Deformable mirrors, Cameras, Digital signal processing, CCD image sensors, CCD cameras

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Proceedings Article | 17 October 1997 Paper

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Investigating a Xinetics Inc. deformable mirror

Ben Oppenheimer, Dean Palmer, Richard Dekany, Anand Sivaramakrishnan, Mark Ealey, Thomas Price

Proceedings Volume 3126, (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.279064

KEYWORDS: Actuators, Mirrors, Electronics, Adaptive optics, Deformable mirrors, Telescopes, Interferometers, Capacitance, Wavefronts, Ferroelectric materials

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Proceedings Article | 28 July 1997 Paper

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CERAFORM SiC: roadmap to 2 m and 2 kg/m2 areal density

Mark Ealey, John Wellman, Gerald Weaver

Proceedings Volume 10289, 1028906 (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.284709

KEYWORDS: Silicon carbide, Mirrors, Polishing, Tolerancing, Distortion, Thermography, Laser applications, Laser stabilization, Laser energy, Cryogenics

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Proceedings Article | 23 May 1997 Paper

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Application of smart materials to helicopter rotor active control

Friedrich Straub, Mark Ealey, Lawrence Schetky

Proceedings Volume 3044, (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.274701

KEYWORDS: Actuators, Shape memory alloys, Ceramics, Smart materials, Aerodynamics, Control systems, Electrodes, Prototyping, Binary data, Temperature metrology

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Proceedings Article | 20 November 1996 Paper

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Microstructure, particle size, and x-ray analysis of PMN electroceramics

Mark Ealey, George Surprenant

Proceedings Volume 2865, (1996) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.259041

KEYWORDS: Actuators, Particles, Ceramics, X-rays, Magnesium, X-ray diffraction, Niobium, Dielectrics, Electrodes, Multilayers

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Proceedings Article | 20 November 1996 Paper

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New developments in PMN-based multilayer actuators

Mark Ealey, Charles Pohlhammer, John Wellman

Proceedings Volume 2865, (1996) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.259038

KEYWORDS: Actuators, Ceramics, Ferroelectric materials, Electrodes, Semiconducting wafers, Epoxies, Lead, Magnesium, Composites, Temperature metrology

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Proceedings Article | 20 November 1996 Paper

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High-authority electroceramic actuators for adaptive structures

Mark Ealey, Robert Bradway, Mark Solomon

Proceedings Volume 2865, (1996) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.259039

KEYWORDS: Actuators, Amplifiers, Ferroelectric materials, Epoxies, Switching, Ceramics, Lead, Magnesium, Reliability, Temperature metrology

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Proceedings Article | 20 November 1996 Paper

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Actuator issues in deformable mirrors and adaptive optics

Mark Ealey, Thomas Price

Proceedings Volume 2865, (1996) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.259040

KEYWORDS: Actuators, Deformable mirrors, Mirrors, Ferroelectric materials, Optical amplifiers, Capacitance, Adaptive optics, Servomechanisms, Glasses, Polishing

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Proceedings Article | 11 November 1996 Paper

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Polishability of CERAFORM silicon carbide

Mark Ealey, John Wellman

Proceedings Volume 2857, (1996) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.258290

KEYWORDS: Silicon carbide, Silicon, Polishing, Surface finishing, Mirrors, Diamond, Abrasives, Beryllium, Cryogenics, Cladding

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Proceedings Article | 11 November 1996 Paper

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Ultralightweight silicon carbide mirror design

Mark Ealey, John Wellman

Proceedings Volume 2857, (1996) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.258289

KEYWORDS: Silicon carbide, Mirrors, Silicon, Beryllium, Glasses, Cryogenics, Aluminum, Lightweight mirrors, Temperature metrology, Polishing

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Proceedings Article | 11 November 1996 Paper

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Developmental history and trends for reaction-bonded silicon carbide mirrors

Mark Ealey, Gerald Weaver

Proceedings Volume 2857, (1996) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.258288

KEYWORDS: Silicon carbide, Mirrors, Polishing, Silicon, Beryllium, Glasses, Lightweight mirrors, Thermography, Cryogenics, Chemical vapor deposition

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Proceedings Article | 31 May 1994 Paper

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Xinetics low-cost deformable mirrors with actuator replacement cartridges

Mark Ealey, John Wellman

Proceedings Volume 2201, (1994) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.176104

KEYWORDS: Actuators, Mirrors, Deformable mirrors, Ferroelectric materials, Astronomy, Adaptive optics, Polishing, Aerospace engineering, Surface finishing, Safety

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Proceedings Article | 25 August 1993 Paper

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Articulating fold mirror for the Wide-Field/Planetary Camera II

James Fanson, Mark Ealey

Proceedings Volume 1920, (1993) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.152675

KEYWORDS: Mirrors, Atomic force microscopy, Actuators, Hubble Space Telescope, Ceramics, Reflectivity, Coating, Cameras, Optical benches, Telescopes

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Proceedings Article | 25 August 1993 Paper

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Low-voltage SELECT deformable mirrors

Mark Ealey

Proceedings Volume 1920, (1993) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.152655

KEYWORDS: Actuators, Deformable mirrors, Mirrors, Control systems, Wavefronts, Polishing, Reliability, Adhesives, Glasses, Adaptive optics

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Proceedings Article | 25 February 1993 Paper

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Cooled ISOFLOW laser mirrors

Mark Ealey, John Wellman

Proceedings Volume 1739, (1993) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.140500

KEYWORDS: Mirrors, Silicon carbide, Silicon, Distortion, Glasses, Polishing, Crystals, Surface finishing, Interfaces, Liquids

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Proceedings Article | 13 January 1992 Paper

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Actuators: design fundamentals, key performance specifications, and parametric trades

Mark Ealey

Proceedings Volume 1543, (1992) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.51190

KEYWORDS: Actuators, Magnetism, Ceramics, Ferroelectric materials, Optical components, Crystals, Temperature metrology, Dielectrics, Piezoelectric effects, Electrostriction

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Proceedings Article | 13 January 1992 Paper

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Characterization of PMN:BA electroceramic plates and SELECT actuators at low temperatures

Gary Blackwood, Paul Davis, Mark Ealey

Proceedings Volume 1543, (1992) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.51197

KEYWORDS: Actuators, Electrostriction, Ceramics, Temperature metrology, Dielectrics, Crystals, Electrodes, Lead, Magnesium, Optical components

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Proceedings Article | 13 January 1992 Paper

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Active and adaptive optical components: the technology and future trends

Mark Ealey

Proceedings Volume 1543, (1992) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.51166

KEYWORDS: Mirrors, Actuators, Optical components, Sensors, Adaptive optics, Deformable mirrors, Wavefronts, Ferroelectric materials, Control systems, Image segmentation

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Proceedings Article | 13 January 1992 Paper

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Deformable mirrors: design fundamentals, key performance specifications, and parametric trades

Mark Ealey, John Wellman

Proceedings Volume 1543, (1992) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.51167

KEYWORDS: Actuators, Mirrors, Wavefronts, Deformable mirrors, Control systems, Adaptive optics, Optical components, Zernike polynomials, Servomechanisms, Segmented mirrors

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 November 1990

Development of an active truss element for control of precision structures

Eric Anderson, Donald Moore, James Fanson, Mark Ealey

OE, Vol. 29, Issue 11, (November 1990) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/12.55735

KEYWORDS: Actuators, Ferroelectric materials, Sensors, Capacitance, Dielectrics, Semiconducting wafers, Temperature metrology, Motion measurement, Optical amplifiers, Electrostriction

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 November 1990

Standard SELECT electrostrictive lead magnesium niobate actuators for active and adaptive optical components

Mark Ealey, Paul Davis

OE, Vol. 29, Issue 11, (November 1990) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/12.55740

KEYWORDS: Actuators, Electrostriction, Lead, Ferroelectric materials, Magnesium, Crystals, Optical components, Ceramics, Dielectrics, Manufacturing

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 November 1990 Open Access

Open Access

Guest Editorial: Active Optical Components

Mark Ealey

OE, Vol. 29, Issue 11, (November 1990) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/12.150757

KEYWORDS: Actuators, Mirrors, Optical components, Control systems, Active optics, Finite element methods, Servomechanisms, Ferroelectric materials, Roads, Active remote sensing

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 October 1990

Continuous facesheet low voltage deformable mirrors

Mark Ealey, John Washeba

OE, Vol. 29, Issue 10, (October 1990) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/12.55715

KEYWORDS: Actuators, Mirrors, Deformable mirrors, Silicon, Ferroelectric materials, Electrodes, Adaptive optics, Electromechanical design, Laser energy, Surface finishing

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 October 1990 Open Access

Open Access

Guest Editorial: Adaptive Optical Components

Mark Ealey

OE, Vol. 29, Issue 10, (October 1990) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/12.150763

KEYWORDS: Adaptive optics, Deformable mirrors, Wavefront sensors, Wavefronts, Mirrors, Actuators, Optical components, Electronics, Optical calibration, Atmospheric optics

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Proceedings Article | 1 August 1990 Paper

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Integrated wavefront corrector

Mark Ealey, Clifton Wheeler

Proceedings Volume 1271, (1990) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.20412

KEYWORDS: Actuators, Adaptive optics, Wavefronts, Microactuators, Ceramics, Electrodes, Surface finishing, Composites, Deformable mirrors, Lead

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Proceedings Volume Editor (7)

SPIE Conference Volume | 28 July 1997

Advanced Materials for Optics and Precision Structures: A Critical Review

SPIE Conference Volume | 11 November 1996

Advanced Materials for Optical and Precision Structures

SPIE Conference Volume | 23 October 1995

Silicon Carbide Materials for Optics and Precision Structures

SPIE Conference Volume | 31 May 1994

Adaptive Optics in Astronomy

SPIE Conference Volume | 25 August 1993

Active and Adaptive Optical Components and Systems II

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Conference Committee Involvement (11)

An Optical Believe It or Not: Key Lessons Learned IV

10 August 2015 | San Diego, California, United States

An Optical Believe It or Not: Key Lessons Learned III

18 August 2014 | San Diego, California, United States

An Optical Believe It or Not: Key Lessons Learned II

2 August 2010 | San Diego, California, United States

Optical Materials and Structures Technologies

4 August 2003 | San Diego, California, United States

Advanced Materials for Optics and Precision Structures

27 July 1997 | San Diego, CA, United States

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