Roger Angel

This article is about the astrophysicist. For the American author, see Roger Angell.
Roger Angel
FRS
Born
James Roger Prior Angel

(1941-02-07) February 7, 1941 (age 83)[1]
St Helens, Lancashire, England
NationalityAmerican, British
EducationOxford (B.A., Ph.D.)
California Institute of Technology (M.S.)
Known forSpin casting
Lobster-eye optics
Space sunshade
Scientific career
FieldsAstrophysics, Optics
InstitutionsColumbia 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.[1][2] He is a Regents' Professor of Astronomy and Optical Sciences at the University of Arizona.[3]

  1. ^ a b "Roger Angel | American astronomer | Britannica".
  2. ^ Gibbs, Wayt (December 1, 2005). "Breaking the Mold". Scientific American.
  3. ^ "J. Roger Angel | Professor of Astronomy". Wyant College of Optical Sciences. The University of Arizona. Retrieved April 2, 2024.