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Re: [ATM] UltraThin support investigation



When the effects of the support are so pronounced that it can turn astig
90deg, it might be an idea to let a previous thread chime in again and
consider using astatic supports to tune the mirrors' shape? It would be
like having a manually controlled adaptive optic.

Arjan

> Below is 3d surface analysis of David's ultrathin
> mirror on what I know to be a good mirror cell for my
> 16 x 1 inch mirror.
>
> http://home.comcast.net/~doeason/DDavis/Cell_induced_error.jpg
>
> This shows the magnitude of the support problem when
> compared to the actual surface.
>
> http://Home.comcast.net/~doeason/DDavis/3_eights_3D_Surface.jpg

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