Heat dissipating layers in deformable mirrors

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2005-09-13

2010-11-16

Cherry, Euncha P (Department: 2872)

Optical: systems and elements

Mirror

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

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07832879

ABSTRACT:
This invention relates to improvements in thermal management in deformable mirrors. In particular, this invention relates to a deformable mirror comprising a heat spreader used to distribute thermal energy evenly across the mirror.Diamond material104, on account of its extremely high thermal conductivity, is a preferred choice of heat spreader which permits build up of thermal energy in the mirror100to be quickly and evenly distributed across the entire mirror surface, increasing the working life of the mirror.

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