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Daniel S. Burgess, News Editor

Problem: Does anyone have information about testing methods for optical mirror surfaces with microroughness of 1 nm rms or less? Yuri Petrunin, President Telescope Engineering Co. Lakewood, Colo. March 1997 Solution: The team at Telescope Engineering Co. had a problem. In 1997, potential institutional customers asked the company to document how it approaches issues of scattered light and surface micro-roughness. The company, which produces mirrors, optical elements and telescopes -- mainly for experienced amateur astronomers -- prides itself on the quality of its products. Its test metrology...Read full article

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