A spherical surface was modified to form a parabolic surface by the evapora
tion of Al2O3 films and an ion-assisted deposition process using a designed
mask. The stress of the evaporated films was measured by aphase shifting T
wyman-Green interferometer. Ion beam bombardment was proven to reduce the s
tress of Al2O3 films. The optimum ion beam voltage and ion beam current den
sity for reducing the film stress were 300 V and 16 muA/cm(2) for Al2O3 fil
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