Diffuse reflectors

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1998-03-17

2000-01-25

Spyrou, Cassandra

Optical: systems and elements

Extended spacing structure for optical elements

Extension of tubular element adjustable

359485, 359495, 359498, 359599, G02B 530

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active

060184191

ABSTRACT:
Highly efficient diffusely reflecting multilayer mirrors diffusely reflect light incident upon them. Highly efficient diffusely reflecting multilayer polarizers diffusely reflect light of one polarization while diffusely transmitting the other polarization. The diffusely reflecting mirror includes a light diffusing element and a multilayer mirror element. The diffusely reflecting polarizer includes a light diffusing element and a multilayer reflective polarizing element.

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