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Materials for the Lynx Space Telescope - Adaptive Optics and Piezoelectric Thin Films

Offered By: Materials Research Society via YouTube

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Explore the cutting-edge application of piezoelectric thin films in "adaptive optics" for the future Lynx x-ray space telescope in this 17-minute interview with Susan Trolier-McKinstry of The Pennsylvania State University. Gain insights into how materials research contributes to understanding the origins of the universe and the nature of black holes. Discover the specific materials chosen for this application and the fundamental challenges in materials integration. Learn about the broader implications of "adaptive optics" using piezoelectric thin films for various space and terrestrial optical applications. Delve into this fascinating Materials Research Society interview conducted by MRS Bulletin editor Gopal R. Rao to uncover the intersection of materials science and space exploration.

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Susan Trolier-McKinstry on materials for the Lynx Space Telescope


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Materials Research Society

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