lightweight RB-SiC mirror blanks

Applications

Silicon carbide mirrors have various applications in the field of optics and astronomy due to their unique properties.

1. Space Telescopes: Silicon carbide mirrors are used in space telescopes due to their lightweight nature and high thermal stability. They can withstand extreme temperature fluctuations in space without losing their shape and optical performance.
2. Ground-based Telescopes: Silicon carbide mirrors are also used in large ground-based telescopes. Their high stiffness and low thermal expansion coefficient make them ideal for maintaining precise optical alignment under changing environmental conditions.
3. X-Ray Astronomy: Silicon carbide mirrors are suitable for X-ray astronomy due to their low thermal distortion and excellent thermal conductivity. They can efficiently dissipate heat generated by X-ray absorption and maintain optical quality even at high temperatures.
4. High-energy Laser Systems: Silicon carbide mirrors are used in high-energy laser systems because of their high damage threshold and resistance to thermal shock. They can withstand intense laser irradiation without degrading the optical performance.
5. Adaptive Optics: Silicon carbide mirrors are utilized in adaptive optics systems to correct for atmospheric distortions in real-time. Their high mechanical strength and rigidity enable precise shaping and control of the mirror surface for optimal wavefront correction.
6. Mirrors for Synchrotron Radiation: Silicon carbide mirrors find application in synchrotron radiation facilities where high-intensity X-ray beams are produced. Their excellent thermal and mechanical properties allow for accurate focusing and manipulation of intense X-ray radiation.
7. Aerospace and Defense: SiC mirrors find applications in aerospace and defense systems where lightweight and durable optics are required. They are utilized in sensors, laser systems, and imaging devices for surveillance, reconnaissance, and targeting purposes.

Properties

1. silicon carbide mirrors are valued for their lightweight
2. high thermal stability
3. low thermal distortion
4. exceptional mechanical and optical properties,

Making silicon carbide essential components in astronomy, optics, precise imaging, accurate measurements and high-energy laser systems in demanding environments.

What can we offer?

1. RB-SiC materials
2. RB-SiC near net-shaped blanks based on specification
3. Light-weighted RB-SiC mirror blanks
4. Ultra light-weighted RB-SiC mirror blanks

Why choose MG Optics?

1. We have 2 sets of DMG milling machines and 2 sets of satisloh milling machines.
2. High quality and high efficiency
3. Favorable price
4. The maximum diameter we can produce is 2000mm