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Dispersion-compensated Fresnel lens

Patent ·
OSTI ID:7206193
A transmission grating is used to reduce chromatic aberration in a Fresnel lens, wherein the lens chromatic dispersion is offset and substantially canceled by the grating's diffraction-induced dispersion. The grating comprises a Fresnel-type pattern of microscopic facets molded directly into the lens surface. The facets would typically have a profile height of around 4[times]10[sup [minus]5] inch and a profile width of at least 10[sup [minus]3] inch. In its primary intended application, the invention would function to improve the optical performance of a Fresnel lens used to concentrate direct sunlight. 10 figs.
DOE Contract Number:
AC03-76SF00098
Assignee:
PTO; EDB-94-087247
Patent Number(s):
A; US 5161057
Application Number:
PPN: US 7-537230
OSTI ID:
7206193
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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