Stability Of Magnetically Suspended Optics In A Vibration Environment

Brian J. Hamilton

doi:10.1117/12.932418

21 December 1981 Stability Of Magnetically Suspended Optics In A Vibration Environment

Brian J. Hamilton

Proceedings Volume 0295, Control and Communication Technology in Laser Systems; (1981) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.932418
Event: 25th Annual Technical Symposium, 1981, San Diego, United States

Abstract

Today's large optical experiments, both free-flying and shuttle-borne, are finding an increasing need for a stable platform in a vibration environment. As the resolution of optical systems has improved, conventional techniques for isolation have become less attractive. Magnetic suspension technology is ideally suited to address this problem. In this paper, the advantages of magnetic suspension over conventional techniques will be discussed both with regard to isolation and fine pointing. The generic form of the vibration transfer function across the magnetic gap will be derived, and evaluated for a typical case.

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Brian J. Hamilton "Stability Of Magnetically Suspended Optics In A Vibration Environment", Proc. SPIE 0295, Control and Communication Technology in Laser Systems, (21 December 1981); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.932418

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