Abstract
Continuous testing at room temperature of large optics made of Zerodur has revealed a delayed elastic effect under low stress levels during both load and recovery after removal. Using a high-performance mechanical profilometer, a delayed strain of the order of 1% is realized over a period of a few weeks. The time-dependent phenomenon is elastic and reversible, but must be accounted for in various applications of optical design.
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