Optics: measuring and testing – By light interference – For dimensional measurement
Reexamination Certificate
2011-08-02
2011-08-02
Lee, Hwa S. A (Department: 2886)
Optics: measuring and testing
By light interference
For dimensional measurement
Reexamination Certificate
active
07990541
ABSTRACT:
Frequency domain optical coherence imaging systems have an optical source, an optical detector and an optical transmission path between the optical source and the optical detector. The optical transmission path between the optical source and the optical detector reduces an effective linewidth of the imaging system. The optical source may be a broadband source and the optical transmission path may include a periodic optical filter.
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Brown William J.
Buckland Eric L.
Izatt Joseph A.
A Lee Hwa S.
Bioptigen, Inc.
Myers Bigel & Sibley & Sajovec
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