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Optical reflector for lasers

US3932029A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 13, 1974
Grant dateJan 13, 1976
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Expiry dateMay 13, 1994

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S165/908
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Optical surface distorting thermal stresses are significantly reduced in an optical reflector by a structure consisting of a plurality of hollow reflector cells. Each cell has a light reflecting surface arranged to provide a composite continuous reflecting surface for an incident optical wavefront. Each reflector cell includes an internally located feeder tube which directs a flow of coolant from a manifold distribution system against internal cell walls.

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