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Mirrors and methods of making same

US8371705B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 11, 2008
Grant dateFeb 12, 2013
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Expiry dateDec 14, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC03C2218/32
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A mirror having a first substrate and a reflective film formed on the first substrate, the reflective film made of mercury and at least one metal, wherein the mirror is operative such that light incident upon the first substrate and having an intensity that falls below a fluence threshold is reflected by the reflective film, and light incident upon the first substrate and having an intensity that exceeds the fluence threshold passes through the reflective film.

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