Membrane mirror

Membrane mirrors are mirrors made on thin films of material, such as metallized PET film. They can be used as components in adaptive optics systems.[1]

Artist's conception of membrane mirror closed (right) and opened. (US Air Force image)

See also

References
  1. Séchaud, Marc (1999), "Wave-front compensation devices", in Roddier, François (ed.), Adaptive Optics in Astronomy, Cambridge University Press, p. 73, ISBN 052155375X.


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