Coherent Corp. Reaches Milestone in Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) Project
Coherent Corp. Reaches Milestone in Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) Project
PITTSBURGH, July 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR), a key partner in the development of the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT), is proud to announce the completion of its 100th polished mirror segment. This significant milestone was celebrated with a visit from TMT representatives, who commended Coherent for its outstanding contribution to the project and highlighted the performance expectations of the TMT's primary mirror.
2024年7月25日，匹茲堡（全球新聞通訊社） - Coherent Corp.（紐交所：COHR）是Thirty Meter Telescope（TMT）發展的關鍵合作伙伴，自豪地宣佈完成了它的一百萬億拋光鏡片。這個重要里程碑得到了TMT代表的讚揚，他們稱讚Coherent爲項目做出了傑出貢獻，並強調了TMT主鏡的性能期望。
The TMT primary mirror, consisting of 492 hexagonal segments forming a 30-meter mirror, relies on Coherent to polish these segments using the advanced stress mirror polishing (SMP) technique. This sophisticated method allows Coherent to transform meniscus mirror blanks into off-axis aspheric roundels with minimal high spatial residual error, achieving an impressive polishing completion rate of one segment per week.
TMt主鏡由492個六邊形片段組成，形成一個30米的鏡面，依賴於Coherent使用先進的應力鏡面拋光（SMP）技術來拋光這些鏡面。這種複雜的方法使Coherent能夠將彎曲的鏡面坯料變形成爲少量高空間殘差誤差的非軸向非球面圓形，實現了每個鏡片一週的印製完成率。
The market has long awaited such innovation, and the Coherent SMP equipment and metrology, specifically engineered for the TMT, represent a groundbreaking advancement in the field. This technique not only speeds up the production process but also ensures high precision, making the Coherent solution an exemplary match for the TMT's stringent requirements. Coherent brings well-established expertise in precision large-format optics, further solidifying its position as a leader in this domain.
市場（製造業-半導體）早已期待這樣的創新，而Coherent SMP設備和計量技術，專門針對TMt而設計，代表了該領域的重大進展。這種技術不僅加速了生產過程，還保證了高精度，使Coherent的解決方案成爲TMT的標準配置。Coherent在精密大型光學方面具有成熟的專業知識，進一步鞏固了其在該領域的領先地位。
"Coherent recently completed the installation of an advanced ultrasonic CNC machine capable of addressing two-meter-sized optics. This marks the next major phase of the TMT program. This machine will be instrumental in machining the roundels into their final hexagonal shapes," stated Brandon Turk, Vice President & General Manager, Optical Systems Division. "The Thirty Meter Telescope is an awe-inspiring project, and we are very proud to play a major role in the manufacturing of its primary mirror, just as we did for the James Webb Space Telescope. Reaching the milestone of our 100th polished roundel for the TMT is a testament to our proven track record in ultraprecision optics and high-volume manufacturing."
“Coherent最近完成了一臺先進的超聲波數控機牀的安裝，其能夠加工出兩米大小的光學器件。這標誌着TMt項目的下一個重大階段。該機器將在將圓形轉化爲最終的六邊形形狀時，發揮關鍵作用。”光學系統部門副總裁兼總經理布蘭登·特克（Brandon Turk）表示：“Thirty Meter Telescope是一個令人驚歎的項目，我們非常自豪能夠在其主鏡的製造中發揮重要作用，就像我們爲詹姆斯·韋伯空間望遠鏡（James Webb Space Telescope）所做的一樣。完成了我們爲TMt製造的第100個拋光六邊形片段的里程碑是我們在超精密光學和高產量製造方面的成功經驗的證明。”
Dr. Robert P. Kirshner, Executive Director of TMT International Observatory, added, "We are delighted to be working with Coherent on the all-important primary mirror for the Thirty Meter Telescope. Coherent polished the Keck mirrors and the JWST mirrors -- we know we are working with the A-Team when we work with Coherent. The facility and the machines are impressive, but the most important component is the people: I was very happy to meet them and to tell them about the Thirty Meter Telescope."
TMt International Observatory執行董事羅伯特·P·柯希納博士（Dr. Robert P. Kirshner）補充說：“我們很高興能和Coherent一起爲Thirty Meter Telescope的主鏡工作。Coherent拋光了凱克望遠鏡和詹姆斯·韋伯空間望遠鏡的鏡面，與Coherent合作時，我們知道我們正在與A隊合作。設備和機器令人印象深刻，但最重要的組成部分是人員：我很高興見到他們，並向他們介紹了Thirty Meter Telescope的情況。”
As Coherent continues to advance in the TMT project, it remains dedicated to providing complementary products and services within the same division and from other divisions to support various applications. With the product's maturity level and general availability on the horizon, Coherent is committed to maintaining its leadership in the field of precision optics.
隨着Coherent在TMt項目中的不斷髮展，它仍致力於在同一部門以及來自其他部門提供協同產品和服務，以支持各種應用。由於該產品的成熟程度和普及性即將到來，Coherent致力於在精密光學領域保持領先地位。
For more information about Coherent, the TMT project, and other innovative solutions, please visit our websites at coherent.com and tmt.org, respectively.
有關Coherent、TMt項目和其他創新解決方案的更多信息，請分別訪問我們的網站coherent.com和tmt.org。
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