Method and apparatus of fabricating a reflector

• Main Authors: MARABLE; SCOTT R, O'NEAL; RICHARD D
• Format: Patent
• Language: English
• Published: 05.01.1993
• Subjects: BASIC ELECTRIC ELEMENTS; DEVICES USING STIMULATED EMISSION; ELECTRICITY

An apparatus and method of fabricating an tubular reflector for use in a laser. The tubular reflector is formed by first grinding smooth the inside surface of a round metal tube. The polished tube is inserted into an elliptical mold. The mold is then pressed to shape the round tube into an elliptica...