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Vibration Test Phase B1

During launch, the lenses have to endure up to 60 times the acceleration due to gravity as well as a cooling to temperatures below -150°C. The vibration test simulates the vibrations encountered during the launch.

Fig. 6. A spherical-aspherical meniscus lens made from CaF2 mounted on a shaker table. — Fig. 6. A spherical-aspherical meniscus lens made from CaF2 mounted on a shaker table.

Fig. 6. A spherical-aspherical meniscus lens made from CaF2 mounted on a shaker table.

Fig. 6. A spherical-aspherical meniscus lens made from CaF2 mounted on a shaker table. — Fig. 6. A spherical-aspherical meniscus lens made from CaF2 mounted on a shaker table.

Fig. 6. A spherical-aspherical meniscus lens made from CaF2 mounted on a shaker table.

Movie: Vibration Test 1

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Vibration Test Phase B2

Fig. 7. CaF2 lens (improved design) — Fig. 7. CaF2 lens (improved design)

Fig. 7. CaF2 lens (improved design)

Fig. 7. CaF2 lens (improved design) — Fig. 7. CaF2 lens (improved design)

Fig. 7. CaF2 lens (improved design)

CaF2 lens mounted on a shaker table prepared for vibration test in phase B2.

Movie: Vibration Test 2

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