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LIQUID GRIN MIRROR [1 record]

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Record 1 2004-02-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Optics
CONT

Liquid GRIN mirror: A new type of non-rotating liquid mirror based on GRIN (gradient index) optics has been proposed by Borra. The mirror consists of a stationary container having a thin layer of mercury covered with a transparent liquid in which one introduces a radial dependence of the index of refraction.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Optique
CONT

Le principe de fonctionnement du miroir liquide à gradient d'indice de réfraction, ou miroir à GRIN liquide (gradient d'indice), consiste à superposer une lentille convergente à un miroir plan afin de focaliser la lumière. Ceci équivaut à utiliser un miroir convergent.

Spanish

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