Coherent light generators – Particular beam control device – Tuning
Patent
1994-07-01
1997-09-09
Bovernick, Rodney B.
Coherent light generators
Particular beam control device
Tuning
372100, 372102, H01S 310
Patent
active
056663749
ABSTRACT:
An optical device which comprises at least one first passive or active element and an integrated grating arrangement. The device furthermore comprises a tuning device for controlling and changing the angle of incidence of a beam incident to the grating arrangement. The tuning devices comprises a variable index prism arranged between said first active or passive element and the grating arrangement.
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Bovernick Rodney B.
Telefonakitebolaget LM Ericsson
Wise Robert E.
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