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Off-axis variable focus and aberration control mirrors and method

US7494233B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 26, 2004
Grant dateFeb 24, 2009
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Expiry dateJan 26, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B26/0825
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An optical element with multi-layer composites that deforms to reduce optical aberrations in off-axis optic. Methods are also described in relation to the optical element.

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