Roger Angel
Roger Angel | |
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| Born | James Roger Prior Angel February 7, 1941 |
| Nationality | American, British |
| Education | Oxford (B.A., Ph.D.) California Institute of Technology (M.S.) |
| Known for | Spin casting Lobster-eye optics Space sunshade |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Astrophysics, Optics |
| Institutions | Columbia University University of Arizona |
James Roger Prior Angel (born February 7, 1941) is a British-American astrophysicist known for his contributions to astronomy and the design and fabrication of large optics for telescopes, solar power and other applications. He developed the spin casting and stressed lap polishing techniques used at the University of Arizona Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab to produce mirrors for some of the largest optical telescopes in the world. He is a Regents' Professor of Astronomy and Optical Sciences at the University of Arizona.