| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 253824 | Composite Structures | 2008 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Telescope structures are traditionally built out of steel. To improve the possibility of realizing the ambitious extremely large telescopes, materials with a higher specific stiffness and a lower coefficient of thermal expansion are needed. An important possibility is Carbon Fibre Reinforced Plastic (CFRP). The advantages of using CFRP for the secondary mirror support structure of the European overwhelmingly large telescope are discussed.
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Authors
Niels Christian Jessen, Hans Ulrik Nørgaard-Nielsen, Jørgen Schroll,