Optical element and system using the same

Details Optical element and system using the same Optical element and system using the same

2008-03-11

2008-03-11

Font, Frank G. (Department: 2883)

Optical waveguides

With optical coupler

Particular coupling structure

C385S033000, C385S051000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07343069

ABSTRACT:
An optical element may include a first diffractive structure having a radially symmetric amplitude function and a second diffractive structure having a phase function. The second diffractive structure may serve as a vortex lens. A system employing the optical element may include a light source and/or a detector.

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