Process and apparatus for a wavelength tuning source

Details Process and apparatus for a wavelength tuning source Process and apparatus for a wavelength tuning source

2011-01-04

2011-01-04

Nguyen, Dung T (Department: 2828)

Coherent light generators

Particular beam control device

Tuning

C372S028000, C372S032000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07864822

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and source arrangement for filtering an electromagnetic radiation can be provided which may include at least one spectral separating arrangement configured to physically separate one or more components of the electromagnetic radiation based on a frequency of the electromagnetic radiation. The apparatus and source arrangement may also have at least one continuously rotating optical arrangement which is configured to receive at least one signal that is associated with the one or more components. Further, the apparatus and source arrangement can include at least one beam selecting arrangement configured to receive the signal.

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