Periodic Reporting for period 1 - Live-Mirror (ULTRA-LIGHT, SELF-CORRECTING, “LIVE” MIRRORS: Lowering the areal density of mirrors and maximizing performance with non-abrasive, additive, 3D-printed novel technology.)

We propose to develop ultralight, self-correcting mirrors for the next generation of large optical telescopes and solar energy concentrators. Presently, the best mirrors have a density of about one-half a metric ton per square meter or more to provide the stiffness which is...