[ATM] Conical Mirrors

[srychnov at chem.ps.uci.edu (Scott Rychnovsky)]

Great minds think alike!  Here is a section from Royce's web site on 
conica mirrors:

http://www.rfroyce.com/conical/

Scott



At 4:17 PM -0500 2/13/04, Peter wrote:
>All this talk about innovative ways to eliminate the sling is quite
>refreshing. SCT's have already solved this problem by using conical mirrors
>with a central hole. The mirror is basically supported by one bolt and no
>sling. If done properly the conical cross section of the mirror makes it
>stiff and will support itself throughout the vertical to horizontal motion.
>
>Seems like a good solution but you'll have to give up those laser
>collimators.
>
>Any comments??
>
>Peter
>
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