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Low-cost concentrating mirrors

Abstract

Parabolic concentrators used in solar-energy systems are constructed from many flat rectangular mirrors. Each mirror is elastically deformed in one dimension. Several such mirrors placed adjacent to each other along parabolic curve form inexpensive mirror suitable for solar application.

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Carroll, T. R.. 1981-04-01. Low-cost concentrating mirrors. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19800000542

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