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Just curious, of all the metals to choose from for a mirror, why gold and not something without its own color/plasmon band?
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Replying to @chIanDavis @NASA
The mirrors are made of beryllium; they have a very thin gold coating, which optimizes them for reflecting infrared light.
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Thanks for the reply! Any links as to why gold plated beryllium is the best choice for infrared?
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Replying to @chIanDavis @NASA
Sure, here you go! https://jwst.nasa.gov/faq.html#gold
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