EP0267672A2
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Mirrors of polarization sensitive reflectivity
Assignee: BAE Systems PLC
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Filing: 1987-08-21
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2007-08-21
Abstract
Abstract A mirror for a ring laser gyroscope comprising a multi-layer dielectric stack and a layer having an optical thickness of a half wavelength so as to enhance absorption of s-polarised radiation relative to that of p-polarised radiation.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter Scott Dr. British Aerospace P.L.C. Carter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 10:33
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02B; G02B5/00; G02B5/30; G02B5/3025; G02B5/3033; G01; G01C; G01C19/00; G01C19/58; G01C19/64; G01C19/66; G01C19/68
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
26 words
A mirror comprising a multi-layer dielectric (MLD) reflective stack and which is designed to enhance the reflection of p-polarised light relative to that of s-polarised light.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
26 words
A mirror comprising a multi-layer dielectric (MLD) reflective stack and which is designed to enhance the reflection of p-polarised light relative to that of s-polarised light.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
A mirror according claim 1 which is designed to enhance the absorption of s-polarised light relative to that of p-polarised light.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
A mirror according to claim 2 in which the thickness of one or more layers of the MLD reflective stack is chosen so as to depart from optimum reflectivity.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
A mirror according to claim 3 wherein said one or more layers have an optical thickness of a half-wavelength of the incident radiation at a predetermined angle of incidence.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
A mirror according to claim 3 or claim 4 wherein said one or more layers are positioned at or near the top of the MLD reflective stack.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
A mirror according to claim 3 or claim 4 wherein said one or more layers are positioned remote from the top of the MLD reflective stack.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
A mirror according to claim 1 which is designed to enhance the transmission of s-polarised light relative to that of p-polarised light.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
A mirror according to claim 7 comprising a metal layer underlying a control dielectric layer and the MLD reflective stack.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
13 words
A mirror according to claim 8 wherein the metal is gold or silver.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
20 words
A mirror according to claim 7 comprising an off-tune MLD underlying a control dielectric layer and the MLD reflective stack.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
11 words
A mirror according to any preceding claim comprising a magneto-optic layer.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
14 words
A mirror according to claim 11 wherein the magneto-optic layer comprises a garnet material.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
24 words
A ring laser gyroscope in which at least one of the mirrors defining the lasing cavity falls within the scope of any preceding claim.
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