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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 20, 2016
Filed:
Dec. 21, 2009
Timothy J. Hebrink, Scandia, MN (US);
Susannah C. Clear, Hastings, MN (US);
Laurence R. Gilbert, Marine on St. Croix, MN (US);
Michael F. Weber, Shoreview, MN (US);
Ta-hua Yu, Woodbury, MN (US);
Daniel Ting-yuan Chen, St. Paul, MN (US);
Audrey A. Sherman, St. Paul, MN (US);
Timothy J. Hebrink, Scandia, MN (US);
Susannah C. Clear, Hastings, MN (US);
Laurence R. Gilbert, Marine on St. Croix, MN (US);
Michael F. Weber, Shoreview, MN (US);
Ta-Hua Yu, Woodbury, MN (US);
Daniel Ting-Yuan Chen, St. Paul, MN (US);
Audrey A. Sherman, St. Paul, MN (US);
3M Innovative Properties Company, St. Paul, MN (US);
Abstract
Broadband reflectors include a UV-reflective multilayer optical film and a VIS/IR-reflective layer. In various embodiments, the VIS/IR reflective layer may be a reflective metal layer or a multilayer optical film. Concentrated solar power systems and methods of harnessing solar energy using the broadband reflectors and optionally comprising a celestial tracking mechanism are also disclosed.