Gradient index retroreflector

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1986-03-06

1988-12-06

Corbin, John K.

350109, 350413, 350446, G02B 512, G02B 5136, G02B 1700

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047892196

ABSTRACT:
A retroreflector is formed of a graded index lens with a reflective coating at one end. The lens has a length of an odd multiple of a quarter period thereof. Hexagonally shaped graded index lenses may be closely packed in an array to form a retroreflecting surface.

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