Optical: systems and elements – Deflection using a moving element – Pivotal or rotational element
Reexamination Certificate
2006-05-16
2006-05-16
Phan, James (Department: 2872)
Optical: systems and elements
Deflection using a moving element
Pivotal or rotational element
C359S203100
Reexamination Certificate
active
07046412
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus delays an optical input using a scanning optical delay line. The scanning optical delay line includes an optical input and an optical output. A reflective element is arranged to rotate about an axis such that the reflective element maintains a constant incidence angle between the optical input and the reflective element for at least a portion of a rotation of the reflective element.
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