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Heatsink for concentrating or focusing optical/electrical energy conversion systems

  • US 20070089777A1
  • Filed: 10/04/2006
  • Published: 04/26/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/04/2005
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A system, comprising;

  • a) an optical element having an optical axis and a focus;

    b) a source of thermal energy;

    c) an illuminated volume between the optical element and the focus; and

    d) a heatsink thermally coupled to the source of thermal energy in a manner effective to help dissipate the thermal energy, said heatsink comprising a plurality of fins having opposed major faces that are parallel to the optical axis, wherein at least a portion of a first fin of said plurality is inside the volume and wherein at least a portion of a second fin of the plurality is outside of the volume.

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