| Summary: | Next generation space and ground based astronomical optics are bringing about exciting developments in our scientific understanding of the Universe in which we live. Over 1,000 ton giant astronomical telescope systems coupling diffraction-limited spatial resolution with unprecedented photon collection power will be one of the most powerful scientific investigation tools.These precision optics are efficiently fabricated using a computer controlled optical surfacing (CCOS) technology. Also, to build the next generation of telescope optics, new metrology methods and tools have been developed. Various dynamic manufacturing technologies including active shape-control Stressed lap, non-Newtonian fluid lap, next generation space and ground based astronomical optics, and adaptive optics concept are explained with real-world examples and recent R&D results.
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