Ionic Liquids as Lubricants in Optical Systems

    公开(公告)号:US20210132506A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-05-06

    申请号:US16829486

    申请日:2020-03-25

    Abstract: A system includes optics for ultraviolet light or electrons. The optics are situated in a chamber and include a surface to control a path of photons or electrons. The system also includes a lubricated component that is distinct from the surface and is situated in the chamber. The lubricated component is lubricated with a lubricant that includes an ionic liquid having a cation and an anion, wherein at least one of the cation or the anion is organic.

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