Broadband reflectors, concentrated solar power systems, and methods of using the same

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9523516
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13142910

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Broadband reflectors include a UV-reflective multilayer optical film and a VIS/IR-reflective layer. In various embodiments, the VIS/IR reflective layer may be a reflective metal layer or a multilayer optical film. Concentrated solar power systems and methods of harnessing solar energy using the broadband reflectors and optionally comprising a celestial tracking mechanism are also disclosed.

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3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYP O BOX 33427 ST PAUL MN 55133-3427

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Chen, Daniel Ting-Yuan St. Paul, US 1 7
Clear, Susannah C Hastings, US 42 289
Gilbert, Laurence R Marine on St. Croix, US 20 1229
Hebrink, Timothy J Scandia, US 165 2919
Sherman, Audrey A St. Paul, US 239 4614
Weber, Michael F Shoreview, US 218 13445
Yu, Ta-Hua Woodbury, US 75 740

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