Optical: systems and elements – Collimating of light beam
Reexamination Certificate
2007-05-10
2010-11-09
Harrington, Alicia M (Department: 2873)
Optical: systems and elements
Collimating of light beam
C359S618000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07830608
ABSTRACT:
Methods and devices for coupling the output of multiple emitters of a laser diode bar using a beam transform system with high brightness and coupling efficiency. Some embodiments may include wavelength locking with devices such as VBGs and other suitable devices and methods.
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Hu Yongdan
Wolak Edmund L.
Grant Anderson LLP
Harrington Alicia M
Oclaro Photonics, Inc.
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