About
This project was done during my USC WiSE fellowship with The Aerospace Corporation. The purpose of this project was to apply a thin hydrophobic coating on top of silver mirrors to prevent corrosion and maintain high reflectivity. Mirrors - simultaneously poetic and practical since the dawn of Man - serve to reflect us and the world around us. In space, silver mirrors are used because of their high reflectivity. They corrode rapidly, however, in atmospheric conditions which degrades their optical performance. This project relied on mainly quantitative analysis. The body of research relied on developing and perfecting the thin film coating in the lab, but my experience in narrative and storytelling allowed me to deliver a cohesive and ultimately successful presentation.
Publication/Presentation:
NOTE: Because the work done with The Aerospace Corporation is proprietary, I can’t display it publicly. Feel free to contact me to request the password to my presentation above :)
