Multi-stage pulse tube cryocooler with acoustic impedance constructed to reduce transient cool down time and thermal loss

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PATENT NO 7437878
APP PUB NO 20080229760A1
SERIAL NO

11209983

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The cool down time for a multi-stage, pulse tube cryocooler is reduced by configuring at least a portion of the acoustic impedance of a selected stage, higher than the first stage, so that it surrounds the cold head of the selected stage. The surrounding acoustic impedance of the selected stage is mounted in thermally conductive connection to the warm region of the selected stage for cooling the acoustic impedance and is fabricated of a high thermal diffusivity, low thermal radiation emissivity material, preferably aluminum.

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SUNPOWER INC182 MILL STREET ATHENS OH 45701

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Gedeon, David R Athens, OH 3 55
Wilson, Kyle B Logan, OH 1 3

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