Mirror with reflection coefficient variable spatially in amplitude and in phase
US5757562A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 28, 1997 |
| Grant date | May 26, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 28, 2017 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B26/0825
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A mirror having a reflection coefficient that is spatially variable in amplitude and in phase includes at least two parallel spaced reflecting plates. One of the plates is displaced parallel to itself to vary the distance between the plates. At least one of the reflecting plates can be deformed transversely to its plane.
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