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Adjustable, deformable mirror for compensating irregularities of a beam

US9829702B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 10, 2015
Grant dateNov 28, 2017
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Expiry dateMar 10, 2035

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

Abstract

The invention relates to an adjustable, deformable mirror for compensating irregularities of a beam with a mirror element for reflecting incident rays of the beam, a base body for securing the mirror element and at least one actuating element for applying forces to the mirror element, wherein the mirror element is a planar element with a thickness of at least 1 mm, and the actuating element is a lever mechanism with lever elements. The invention also relates to a method for compensating irregularities of a beam as well as an optical arrangement with a mirror according to the invention.

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