# Infrared Shaped Mirror

> Support broadly shareable infrared shaped-mirror work for AAO, including neutral optical-design notes, modelling workflows, calculation planning, script development, and review of non-sensitive references. Use only when project constraints and examples are safe for general AAO or approved-collaborator circulation.

- Skill: `macquarie-astronomical-adaptive-optics/infrared-shaped-mirror` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 4 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add macquarie-astronomical-adaptive-optics/infrared-shaped-mirror`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/macquarie-astronomical-adaptive-optics/infrared-shaped-mirror/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: Macquarie-Astronomical-Adaptive-Optics (https://skillmd.com/u/macquarie-astronomical-adaptive-optics)
- Updated: 2026-09-21
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/macquarie-astronomical-adaptive-optics/infrared-shaped-mirror

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# Infrared Shaped Mirror

## Workflow

- Confirm that the task does not include restricted design constraints, controlled requirements, sensitive performance targets, partner-private details, or internal strategy.
- Establish the optical context before drafting or calculating: wavelength regime, geometry, performance quantity, assumptions, and validation method.
- Separate observed facts, design assumptions, approximations, and open questions.
- Use `references/` for shareable optics background and `scripts/` for deterministic calculations once added.
- Keep calculations reproducible by stating units, inputs, equations, and uncertainty or tolerance assumptions.

## Output Expectations

- Provide concise technical notes, calculation plans, or scripts that can be reviewed by another optical engineer.
- Flag missing inputs, sensitivity to assumptions, and validation steps.
- Move sensitive project-specific design work to the restricted repository.