Beam array pitch controller

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2006-04-04

2006-04-04

Mack, Ricky (Department: 2873)

Optical: systems and elements

Single channel simultaneously to or from plural channels

C359S629000, C359S638000, C359S839000

Reexamination Certificate

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07023620

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides beam array controllers for changing the spatial and optical characteristics of a beam array. Beam array pitch controllers are provided which are capable of selectively adjusting the spacing between adjacent beams in a beam array. Beam array pitch controllers are provided which are capable of selectively adjusting the brightness and brightness spatial distribution of a beam array. The present invention also provides optical sources for generating a beam array having a selectively adjustable pitch, brightness and brightness spatial distribution.

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