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Phase retardation element and prism for use in an optical data storage system

US4595261A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 13, 1983
Grant dateJun 17, 1986
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Expiry dateOct 13, 2003

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B5/3083
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A phase retardation element, for use in an optical data storage system, which provides a 90.degree. phase difference between two perpendicular polarized components of an incident wave with a single internal reflection from a surface coated with a thin film of dielectric or metal material.

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