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Compact coude optics system

US5115355A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 27, 1990
Grant dateMay 19, 1992
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Expiry dateNov 27, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B7/1821
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A compact coude optics system comprising a two axis gimbal system. Two mirrors rotate on one gimbal axis and the other two mirrors pivot on the other gimbal axis. The axes of the two gimbals intersect and light beams passing through the system effectively are turned at this point of intersection at a desired angle.

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