Perfect Mirror Design Technology

摘要

The discovery of a significant advance in mirror design technology, which began with AFOSR funding, offers potential for vast improvements in many Air Force applications. MIT researchers and graduate students have invented a 'perfect' mirror which combines the best features of the two previously known types of mirrors - metallic and dielectric - by reflecting light at any angle with virtually no loss of energy. Among other benefits, the anticipated advance will provide: * large diameter low loss mirrors in space for advanced communication and surveillance systems * coatings on aerospace systems with controlled radiation emission in specific frequency ranges * advanced optical and optoelectronic systems such as non-mechanical laser beam steering devices.