Optical element for scanning system and method of manufacture thereof
US6749309B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 27, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jun 15, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 7, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B26/105
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An optical element is disclosed for use in a scanning system. The optical element comprises a carbon-based substrate having a first specific stiffness, and a titanium carbide coating having a second specific stiffness. The carbon-based substrate and the titanium carbide coating form a composite having a desired shape. The composite has a third specific stiffness that is greater than the first specific stiffness and greater than the second specific stiffness.
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