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Fabricating mirrors for laser vibrometer testing

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Mirrors of sufficient quality for use with laser vibrometers can be made from aluminum using standard machining and polishing techniques. The relative ease of fabrication means that custom mirrors can be readily made for specialized applications.

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  2. Lyons, J.L. and Zaniewski, J.J. “Process for Polishing Bare Aluminum to High Optical Quality,” NASA Tech Brief GSC-14147, www.nasatech.com.

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  1. Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA

    R. M. French (SEM Member is an Assistant Professor)

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French, R.M. Fabricating mirrors for laser vibrometer testing. Exp Tech 29, 40–42 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1747-1567.2005.tb00203.x

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