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Cordierite Design, Manufacturing, and Performance

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Abstract

The next generations of telescope mirrors require materials with low thermal expansion, high stiffness, long-term dimensional stability, and ease of manufacturability. CO720 cordierite is superior in these aspects when compared to competing glass materials.

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