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Thin film mirror

US9457507B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 4, 2012
Grant dateOct 4, 2016
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Expiry dateJan 13, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG09B9/32
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A thin film mirror, comprising: a mirror shell (605); a reflective film (601) stretched between forming structures (603) provided on said mirror shell and reflective film being arranged such that they form a chamber which is capable of being placed under at least partial vacuum; the mirror shell having an inner surface which forms an inner wail of said chamber, wherein the mirror shell is a moulded part where its inner surface is a controlled surface.

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