Optical: systems and elements – Single channel simultaneously to or from plural channels – By surface composed of lenticular elements
Patent
1998-11-17
1999-12-21
Epps, Georgia
Optical: systems and elements
Single channel simultaneously to or from plural channels
By surface composed of lenticular elements
359618, 359621, 359641, 359719, G02B 2710, G02B 2730, G02B 302
Patent
active
060057173
ABSTRACT:
A small, scalable, and inexpensive semiconductor diode laser system is described that includes a diode laser beam combiner comprising a cylindrical microlens, a lens array, and a fan window that optically combines energy outputs of at least two diode laser emitters or emitter groups. The diode laser beam combiner first collimates the diode laser energy and then optically combines the energy along a pre-determined axis, thus limiting effects due to space between the diode laser emitters. A chosen spot size and shape can be achieved by manipulating the number and size of lens array and fan window steps. Maximum power density and beam brightness available from the diode laser emitters or emitter groups is thus available at a work or treatment site.
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Neuberger Wolfgang
Quade Michael
CeramOptec Industries Inc.
Epps Georgia
Seyrafi Saeed
Skutnik Bolesh J.
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