Quasi-random array imaging collimator

Title: Quasi-random array imaging collimator

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A hexagonally shaped quasi-random no-two-holes-touching imaging collimator. The quasi-random array imaging collimator eliminates contamination from small angle off-axis rays by using a no-two-holes-touching pattern which simultaneously provides for a self-supporting array increasing throughput by elimination of a substrate. The present invention also provides maximum throughput using hexagonally shaped holes in a hexagonal lattice pattern for diffraction limited applications. Mosaicking is also disclosed for reducing fabrication effort.

Inventors:: Fenimore, E.E.

Issue Date:: 1980-08-20

OSTI Identifier:: 6625387

Assignee:: Dept. of Energy TIC; ERA-06-019070; EDB-81-058145

DOE Contract Number:: W-7405-ENG-36

Resource Type:: Patent

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

Subject:: 42 ENGINEERING; COLLIMATORS; SPECIFICATIONS; OPTICAL SYSTEMS 420200* -- Engineering-- Facilities, Equipment, & Techniques

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