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Record 1 2004-02-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Optics
CONT

A non-rotating liquid mirror based on GRIN(gradient index) optics has been proposed by Borra... It 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. It focuses light like a mirror but has the chromatic aberrations of a lens.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Optique
CONT

Nous pouvons distinguer deux types de télescopes à miroir liquide : le miroir liquide en rotation et celui au repos. Le miroir liquide au repos est en fait une masse de liquide avec un gradient d'indice radial.

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