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Deformable mirror

US7733550B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 12, 2005
Grant dateJun 8, 2010
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Expiry dateDec 8, 2025

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

Abstract

An optoelectric device including a deformable membrane with an outer reflecting surface and an inner surface whereon a plurality of permanent magnets are fixed, and having a bottom surface entirely coated with a continuous layer of a flexible material; and a support including a plurality of electromagnets placed opposite the permanent magnets to exert an electromagnetic force thereon, locally displacing a zone corresponding to the deformable membrane.

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