Optical print head

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2007-11-27

2007-11-27

Leung, Quyen P (Department: 2874)

Dynamic information storage or retrieval

Systems having plural physically distinct independent tracks...

Having layered storage medium

C385S014000, C385S031000, C385S033000, C385S039000, C385S049000

Reexamination Certificate

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11520281

ABSTRACT:
An optical print head for recording on a medium includes a plurality of lasers having laser emissions within a desired wavelength range, an optical fiber adapted to receive combined light from the plurality of lasers at a first end and to emit combined output light at a second end, and includes a hybrid optical element optically coupled to the second end of the optical fiber and adapted to focus the combined output light within the desired wavelength range on the medium.

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