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Record 1 2001-08-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
  • Optical Instruments
  • Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
CONT

The two pointers must be extremely precise. One of the pointers is a one-of-a-kind telescope constructed of pure quartz. Its mirrors are exquisitely polished and its components are connected through a process called "molecular adhesion", which reduces any chance of sag.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
  • Instruments d'optique
  • Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
CONT

Gyromètre laser [...] La réflexion des rayons lumineux est effectuée par des miroirs multicouches de haute qualité conduisant à des pertes d'énergie extrêmement faibles. Ces miroirs sont souvent fixés par adhérence moléculaire, ce qui permet d'éviter les problèmes de dégazage qui seraient posés par des colles.

Spanish

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