Active hybrid optical component

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2007-03-27

2007-03-27

Shafer, Ricky D. (Department: 2872)

Optical: systems and elements

Mirror

Including specified control or retention of the shape of a...

C359S846000, C250S201900

Reexamination Certificate

active

11039132

ABSTRACT:
An active hybrid optical component includes a substrate including a mounting surface; a replicated optical surface mounted on the mounting surface; and a plurality of actuators for deforming the substrate to impose a predetermined finished optical shape to the replicated optical surface.

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