Integrated actuator meniscus mirror without reaction mass

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2007-03-20

2007-03-20

Shafer, Ricky D. (Department: 2872)

Optical: systems and elements

Mirror

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

C359S846000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10946799

ABSTRACT:
An integrated actuator meniscus mirror includes an optical substrate having a mirror surface on one side and a support structure on the other for controllably altering the shape of the mirror surface without a reaction mass.

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