Coherent light generators – Particular resonant cavity – Specified cavity component
Reexamination Certificate
2007-11-20
2007-11-20
Nguyen, Dung (Michael) T. (Department: 2828)
Coherent light generators
Particular resonant cavity
Specified cavity component
C372S096000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10884524
ABSTRACT:
Apparatus and methods for altering one or more spectral, spatial, or temporal characteristics of a light-emitting device are disclosed. Generally, such apparatus may include a volume Bragg grating (VBG) element that receives input light generated by a light-emitting device, conditions one or more characteristics of the input light, and causes the light-emitting device to generate light having the one or more characteristics of the conditioned light.
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Ban Vladimir Sinisa
Volodin Boris Leonidovich
Nguyen Dung (Michael) T.
PD-LD Inc.
Woodcock & Washburn LLP
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