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Title: Precision optical slit for high heat load or ultra high vacuum

Abstract

This invention relates generally to slits used in optics that must be precisely aligned and adjusted. The optical slits of the present invention are useful in x-ray optics, x-ray beam lines, optical systems in which the entrance slit is critical for high wavelength resolution. The invention is particularly useful in ultra high vacuum systems where lubricants are difficult to use and designs which avoid the movement of metal parts against one another are important, such as monochromators for high wavelength resolution with ultra high vacuum systems. The invention further relates to optical systems in which temperature characteristics of the slit materials is important. The present invention yet additionally relates to precision slits wherein the opposing edges of the slit must be precisely moved relative to a center line between the edges with each edge retaining its parallel orientation with respect to the other edge and/or the center line. 21 figures.

Inventors:
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Issue Date:
OSTI Identifier:
6877497
Patent Number(s):
5384662
Application Number:
PPN: US 8-090585
Assignee:
University of California, Berkeley, CA (United States)
DOE Contract Number:  
AC03-76SF00098
Resource Type:
Patent
Resource Relation:
Patent File Date: 12 Jul 1993
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
43 PARTICLE ACCELERATORS; OPTICAL SYSTEMS; DESIGN; ACCELERATOR FACILITIES; ALIGNMENT; BEAM OPTICS; VACUUM SYSTEMS; X RADIATION; ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION; IONIZING RADIATIONS; RADIATIONS; 430303* - Particle Accelerators- Experimental Facilities & Equipment

Citation Formats

Andresen, N C, DiGennaro, R S, and Swain, T L. Precision optical slit for high heat load or ultra high vacuum. United States: N. p., 1995. Web.
Andresen, N C, DiGennaro, R S, & Swain, T L. Precision optical slit for high heat load or ultra high vacuum. United States.
Andresen, N C, DiGennaro, R S, and Swain, T L. Tue . "Precision optical slit for high heat load or ultra high vacuum". United States.
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abstractNote = {This invention relates generally to slits used in optics that must be precisely aligned and adjusted. The optical slits of the present invention are useful in x-ray optics, x-ray beam lines, optical systems in which the entrance slit is critical for high wavelength resolution. The invention is particularly useful in ultra high vacuum systems where lubricants are difficult to use and designs which avoid the movement of metal parts against one another are important, such as monochromators for high wavelength resolution with ultra high vacuum systems. The invention further relates to optical systems in which temperature characteristics of the slit materials is important. The present invention yet additionally relates to precision slits wherein the opposing edges of the slit must be precisely moved relative to a center line between the edges with each edge retaining its parallel orientation with respect to the other edge and/or the center line. 21 figures.},
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place = {United States},
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