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Off-Axis Parabola Inserter/Manipulator

Off-Axis Parabolic Optic Installation — Off-Axis Parabolic Optic Installation
The off-axis parabolic optic installed at OMEGA port H7. The optic was installed for joint OMEGA and OMEGA EP shots in support of advanced ignition development.

Installing the OAPI parabola. — OAPI Parabola Installation
Installing the OAPI parabola.

The last large off-axis parabola inserter enclosure, the service enclosure, being installed — Service Enclosure Installation
The last large off-axis parabola inserter enclosure, the service enclosure, being installed.

Off-axis parabola inserter/manipulator installation. — OAPI Installation
Off-axis parabola inserter/manipulator installation.

View through the antechamber — View Through Antechamber
Looking through the antechamber, gate valve, and basic OAPI enclosure to the OMEGA target chamber.

Sidelighter off-axis parabola inserter/manipulator — Sidelighter
Working on the Sidelighter off-axis parabola inserter/manipulator.

Basic OAPI enclosure, gate valve, antechamber, and service enclosure — OAPI
Left to right: the basic OAPI enclosure, gate valve, antechamber, and service enclosure.

OAP in EP Chamber — OAP in EP Chamber
Off-Axis Parabola (OAP) in the OMEGA EP chamber.

OAP Being Aligned — OAP Being Aligned
Off-axis parabola being aligned.

Drilling holes to accept the new off-axis parabola inserter structure — Drilling for OAPI Structure
Drilling holes to accept the new off-axis parabola inserter structure.

Off-axis parabola inserter/manipulator (OAPI/M) alignment in the OMEGA EP target chambe — OAPI/M Alignment
Off-axis parabola inserter/manipulator (OAPI/M) alignment in the OMEGA EP target chamber.

Off-Axis Parabola Inserter/Manipulator Installation — OAPI/M Installation
Off-Axis Parabola Inserter/Manipulator Installation.

Off-Axis Parabola Inserter work stand being attached to the test stand — Work Stand
Off-Axis Parabola Inserter work stand being attached to the test stand.

Using the CMM to measure submicron movement — Measurements
Using the CMM to measure submicron movement.

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