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Acousto-optic device and method using tellurite glass composition

US4265517A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 11, 1979
Grant dateMay 5, 1981
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Expiry dateApr 11, 1999

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC03C3/122
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An improved acousto-optic device and method featuring an acousto-optic element having an alkali metal oxide-tellurite glass composition comprising at least 92 wt % tellurium dioxide and one or more alkali metal oxides selected from the group consisting of sodium oxide and potassium oxide. A process for decreasing the acoustic attenuation of the aforementioned glass composition by annealing is also disclosed.

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