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System for illuminating an annular field

US4241390A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 6, 1978
Grant dateDec 23, 1980
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Expiry dateFeb 6, 1998

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B19/0028
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

This invention relates to a system for illuminating an annular field disposed about an axis characterized by an arcuate source of radiation disposed concentrically about the axis, and an annular field imaging system having an axis of symmetry coincident with said axis for forming an image of the arcuate source on the annular field.

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