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Silicon carbide off-axis parabolic mirror

• Product Name: Silicon Carbide Off axis Parabolic Mirror
• Off axis angle: 0-90 degrees
• F/＃：F/1 – F/20
• Surface accuracy: λ/100RMS
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Silicon carbide off-axis parabolic mirror is a high-performance optical component that combines the excellent physical and chemical properties of silicon carbide (SiC) material with the unique optical design of off-axis parabolic mirrors. This type of mirror is designed specifically for advanced optical systems that require high precision and stability, such as astronomical telescopes, satellite imaging systems, laser communication equipment, and high-end scientific research instruments.

General parameters

Advantages of Silicon Carbide Materials

1. 高热稳定性：碳化硅具有极高的热导率和低热膨胀系数，使得在温度变化下能够保持镜面形状和精度，从而保证光学性能的稳定性。
2. 高刚性与轻质量：碳化硅的密度相对较低，但刚性很高，这意味着制成的光学元件既轻便又能承受较大的机械应力，非常适合航空航天等应用。
3. 优异的化学稳定性：碳化硅对大多数酸、碱的腐蚀性很小，且不易受环境因素如湿度的影响，适合在恶劣环境下使用。

Characteristics of off-axis parabolic mirrors

1. 无球面像差：抛物面镜能够将平行入射的光线完美聚焦在一个点上，或者将点光源发出的光束转化为平行光束，从而消除球面像差。
2. 离轴设计：与传统轴对称抛物面镜相比，离轴抛物面镜的反射面不与光轴共中心，这样设计可以减少光学系统中的遮挡和反射损失，同时允许更灵活的光束操控。

application

Silicon carbide off-axis parabolic mirrors have a wide range of applications in various high-precision fields:

• Astronomy: Used in astronomical telescopes to provide high-quality imaging, especially for observing and imaging distant celestial bodies.
• Satellite imaging: used on space platforms such as Earth observation satellites and weather satellites to capture high-resolution ground images.
• Laser system: Used in laser communication and laser guidance systems to precisely control the path and focus of laser beams.
• Research and industrial measurement: Providing high-precision optical imaging and measurement in high-end scientific research and precision industrial measurement equipment.

conclusion

The silicon carbide off-axis parabolic mirror combines the excellent properties of silicon carbide materials with the high-precision optical design of off-axis parabolic mirrors, providing an ideal solution to meet the strict requirements for stability, accuracy, and lightweight in high-end optical applications. With the continuous advancement of materials science and optical manufacturing technology, silicon carbide off-axis parabolic mirrors will play an increasingly important role in future optical systems.

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