Optical: systems and elements – Compound lens system – Microscope
Reexamination Certificate
2007-11-02
2011-10-18
Lavarias, Arnel C (Department: 2872)
Optical: systems and elements
Compound lens system
Microscope
C359S900000, C359S558000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08040595
ABSTRACT:
Methods and apparatus for reconstructing a wave, including interpolation and extrapolation of the phase and amplitude distributions, with application to imaging apparatus, such as microscopes.
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Gerchberg Ralph W.
Gerchberg, legal representative Louise
Dann Dorfman Herrell & Skillman
Haun Niels
Lavarias Arnel C
Wavefront Analysis Inc.
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