Cryogenic Optical Testing of the Primary Mirror Segment Assemblies for the James Webb Space Telescope

Dr. James Hadaway is a Senior Research Scientist in the Center for Applied Optics at the University of Alabama in Huntsville.  He has over 20 years of experience in the optical design, fabrication, and testing of high-performance optical systems.  He is currently leading the preparations for the cryogenic optical testing of the primary mirror segments for the James Webb Space Telescope, which will take place at Marshall Space Flight Center's X-Ray Calibration Facility.

Dr. James Hadaway
Senior Research Scientist, Center for Applied Optics, University of Alabama in Huntsville