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Method and apparatus for laser protection of photosensitive material

US6751384B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 20, 2001
Grant dateJun 15, 2004
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Expiry dateJul 13, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/02
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A fiber optic faceplate for protecting photosensitive material from high light levels which comprises an optical structure which optically acts like a solid window at low light levels, but which at least one of attenuates or diffuses light incident on the photocathode as a function of light amplitude. A method of operation and of manufacturing the faceplate, and devices incorporating the faceplate are also disclosed.

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