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Infrared neutral-density filter having copper alloy film

US5726797A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 25, 1995
Grant dateMar 10, 1998
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Expiry dateJul 25, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/31678
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A neutral-density optical filter has a dielectric substrate and a film costing essentially of copper and nickel. The film is preferably formed of Constantan, which is 55% copper and 45% nickel. The filter achieves a high optical density with a low spectral variation.

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