Optical path switching device and method

Details Optical path switching device and method Optical path switching device and method

2007-05-08

2007-05-08

Lavarias, Arnel (Department: 2872)

Optical: systems and elements

Lens

With light limiting or controlling means

C359S721000, C359S636000, C359S244000, C398S055000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10525031

ABSTRACT:
An optical path switching method includes converging and irradiating, on a light absorption layer film provided in a thermal lens forming element including at least the film, each of a control light having a wavelength selected from a wavelength band which is absorbed by the film and a signal light having a wavelength selected from a wavelength band which is not absorbed by the film. A thermal lens is reversibly formed according to a distribution of refraction index created by a temperature increase generated in and around an area of the film in which the control light is absorbed according to whether or not the control light is irradiated. The converged signal light is output either in its converged form or after its spread angle is changed. A includes a hole and reflector where the signal light output is either passed through the hole or reflected by reflector.

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