Development of Transparent Ceramic Spinel (MgAl2O4) for Armor Applications

Anthony C. Sutorik; Anthony C. Sutorik; Gary Gilde; Gary Gilde; Steve Kilczewski; Steve Kilczewski; Paramel Patel; Paramel Patel; James M. Sands; James M. Sands

doi:10.1364/OFT.2010.OWA6

International Optical Design Conference and Optical Fabrication and Testing
OSA Technical Digest (CD) (Optica Publishing Group, 2010),
paper OWA6
•https://doi.org/10.1364/OFT.2010.OWA6

Development of Transparent Ceramic Spinel (MgAl₂O₄) for Armor Applications

Anthony C. Sutorik, Gary Gilde, Steve Kilczewski, Paramel Patel, and James M. Sands

Optical Fabrication and Testing 2010

Jackson Hole, Wyoming United States
13–17 June 2010
ISBN: 978-1-55752-893-3

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A. C. Sutorik, G. Gilde, S. Kilczewski, P. Patel, and J. M. Sands, "Development of Transparent Ceramic Spinel (MgAl2O4) for Armor Applications," in International Optical Design Conference and Optical Fabrication and Testing , OSA Technical Digest (CD) (Optica Publishing Group, 2010), paper OWA6.

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Abstract

This paper will describe the Army’s efforts to develop polycrystalline transparent ceramic from magnesium aluminate spinel (MgAl₂O₄) for transparent armor applications, with particular emphasis on the development of cost effective ceramic powder synthesis and processing.

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