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Title: High reflectivity mirrors and method for making same

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1255950

A composite high reflectivity mirror (CHRM) with at least one relatively smooth interior surface interface. The CHRM includes a composite portion, for example dielectric and metal layers, on a base element. At least one of the internal surfaces is polished to achieve a smooth interface. The polish can be performed on the surface of the base element, on various layers of the composite portion, or both. The resulting smooth interface(s) reflect more of the incident light in an intended direction. The CHRMs may be integrated into light emitting diode (LED) devices to increase optical output efficiency

Research Organization:
National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), Pittsburgh, PA, Morgantown, WV (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
FC26-07NT43225
Assignee:
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (Washington, DC)
Patent Number(s):
9,362,459
Application Number:
12/553,025
OSTI ID:
1255950
Resource Relation:
Patent File Date: 2009 Sep 02
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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