NASA NTRS · 19650000251
Oil-damped mercury pool makes precise optical alignment tool
Abstract
Mercury pool with a cover layer of high viscosity oil provides a reference reflector for precise alignment of optical instruments. The cover layer effectively damps any ripples in the mercury from support structure vibrations.
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Thekaekara, M. P.. 1965-08-01. Oil-damped mercury pool makes precise optical alignment tool. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19650000251
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