Photochromic resistant materials for optical devices in plasma environments
AssigneeHoneywell International Inc.
InventorsRandy J. Ramberg, Theodore Broberg
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Abstract
An optical device, such as an interference mirror of the type which can be incorporated into ring laser gyros. One embodiment is an interference mirror having at least one layer formed from a matrix of material consisting of ZrO2 and about 2-15 weight percent of Al2O3.
Claims24
An optical device for use in high energy environments such as in a plasma, comprising a matrix of material including ZrO2 and an amount of a second metal oxide having large heat of formation.
An interference mirror for use in high energy environments such as in a plasma, including at least one layer formed from a matrix of material including ZrO2 and an amount of a second metal oxide having large heat of formation.
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