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Abstract

Embodiments of the invention relate to a light illumination funnel. The funnel includes a first opening positioned to receive an incoming light source, a second opening positioned opposite the first opening and with a diameter smaller than the first opening and inner reflective walls, in contact with the first opening and second opening. The funnel has a half angle of less than 25 degrees. Embodiments also relate to a light collection funnel and an apparatus utilizing both a light illumination funnel and light collection funnel.

Patent Number

US7961304B2

Assignee

The Curators of the University of Missouri, Columbia, MO

Application Number

12/209,807

Date Filed

9-12-2008

Issue Date

6-14-2011

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7961304

Optical Device Components

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