Lightweight aerogel-based optical elements
US8256910B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 2, 2009 |
| Grant date | Sep 4, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 12, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B5/0816
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Aerogel-based optical elements are disclosed. The aerogel-based optical elements have an aerogel member having at least one surface, and at least one optical surface disposed on the at least one aerogel member surface. The at least one optical surface comprises an electroformed metal or at least one glass sheet. The at least one optical surface can be transmissive, reflective, or both. Different types of aerogel-based optical elements are presented, along with various methods of making the aerogel-based optical elements.
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