http://www.azooptics.com The Lastest Optics Articles from AZoOptics - The A to Z of Optics en Copyright 2001-2007, AZoOptics.com Pty Ltd Silicon is the second most abundant element on Earth. It is produced by the reduction of silica (SiO2). Properties discussed include mechanical, electrical, optical and thermal properties. http://www.azooptics.com/details.asp?ArticleID=254 This article describes physical and mechanical properties of Macor (Corning Glass). http://www.azooptics.com/details.asp?ArticleID=251 This article describes physical and mechanical properties of Corning Glass ULE. http://www.azooptics.com/details.asp?ArticleID=250 This article describes physical and mechanical properties of Zerodur (Schott Glass). http://www.azooptics.com/details.asp?ArticleID=249 High Precision Optics from Optical Surfaces Helping FEROS Find New Unusual Star http://www.azooptics.com/details.asp?ArticleID=248 Optical Surfaces works with the Remote Sensing Group at the Defence Evaluation and Research Agency and the Civil Engineering Department of Salford University. http://www.azooptics.com/details.asp?ArticleID=247 Optical Surfaces Ltd. supplies three identical 110mm diameter Off-axis Paraboloids to the Space Science department at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory. http://www.azooptics.com/details.asp?ArticleID=246 High Precision On-Axis Paraboloid Helps Provide Examples of Ultra-High Power Vulcan Laser Interaction by Optical Surfaces http://www.azooptics.com/details.asp?ArticleID=245 Optical Surfaces supplies high precision optics to the Japan Atomic Energy Research Institute. http://www.azooptics.com/details.asp?ArticleID=244 Optical Surfaces supplies its high precision aspheric mirrors for use in the TopSat Earth Observation satellite project. http://www.azooptics.com/details.asp?ArticleID=243