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Apparatus and method for recording and displaying a three-dimensional image

  • US 4,598,973 A
  • Filed: 03/07/1984
  • Issued: 07/08/1986
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/07/1984
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An apparatus for recording a three-dimensional image of an object illuminated by a light source, comprising:

  • (a) a housing having a front end and a back end;

    (b) an emulsion;

    (c) phase-conjugate mirror means for reflecting light directly back on its original path of incidence, said emulsion and said phase-conjugate mirror means supported within said housing, said emulsion being juxtaposed with said phase-conjugate mirror means, and being positioned in front of said phase-conjugate mirror means between the front end of said housing and said phase-conjugate mirror means;

    (d) means for retaining said emulsion in contact with said phase-conjugate mirror means; and

    (e) shutter means positioned proximate the front end of said housing for exposing said emulsion to the illuminated object for a predetermined period of time.

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