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Linear integrating cavity light source used for generating an intense beam of light

US4868383A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 8, 1988
Grant dateSep 19, 1989
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Expiry dateSep 8, 2008

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01J1/04
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A linear light source for a film scanner includes means for generating an intense beam of light and an elongated cylindrical integrating cavity having diffusely reflective walls, and defining an input port through which the intense beam is introduced into the cavity and an output slit parallel to the long axis of the cylindrical integrating cavity to emit a uniform line of light.

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