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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 22, 2010
Filed:
Dec. 18, 2003
Michael S Griffith, Chelmsford, GB;
Nicholas J Archer, Chelmsford, GB;
Leslie C Laycock, Chelmsford, GB;
Michael S Griffith, Chelmsford, GB;
Nicholas J Archer, Chelmsford, GB;
Leslie C Laycock, Chelmsford, GB;
BAE Systems plc, London, GB;
Abstract
This invention relates to a deformable-mirror holder for holding a mirror in a desired position, to within accepted tolerances, even whilst the mirror is deforming or in a deformed state. In particular, this invention relates to a holder for a bimorph mirror. A deformable-mirror holder is provided comprising a body with a central aperture for receiving a deformable mirror, the central aperture being defined by a plurality of flexible beams, with each flexible beam having an end shaped to provide a supporting surface and a flexible portion that connects the beam's end to the holder's body.