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Optical Device Components
(2011)
Abstract
Embodiments of the invention relate to a light illumination funnel. The funnel includes a first opening positioned to receive an incoming light source, a second opening positioned opposite the first opening and with a diameter smaller than the first opening and inner reflective walls, in contact with the first opening and second opening. The funnel has a half angle of less than 25 degrees. Embodiments also relate to a light collection funnel and an apparatus utilizing both a light illumination funnel and light collection funnel.
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Publication Date
June 14, 2011
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Patent Number
US7961304B2
Citation Information
Zhi Xu. "Optical Device Components" (2011) Available at: http://works.bepress.com/zhi-xu/36/