Free-space integrated micro-pickup head for optical data storage

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1995-06-22

1997-07-08

Epps, Georgia Y.

Dynamic information storage or retrieval

Specific detail of information handling portion of system

Radiation beam modification of or by storage medium

369122, 359362, 385 14, G11B 700, G02B 612

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056469284

ABSTRACT:
A monolithically integrated optical disk pickup head is comprised of three-dimensional collimating focusing lenses, a beam splitter and 45-degree reflectors that define an optical axis in free-space using surface micromachining technology to fabricate hinged vertical optical structures.

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