Variable lenslet array

Details Variable lenslet array Variable lenslet array

2006-07-11

2006-07-11

Ben, Loha (Department: 2873)

Optical: systems and elements

Optical modulator

Light wave temporal modulation

C359S305000

Reexamination Certificate

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07075698

ABSTRACT:
The disclosed invention provides a variable lenslet array system that comprises an acousto-optic medium and at least one acoustic wave generator that is positioned adjacent to the acousto-optic medium. The acoustic wave generator is adapted to generate standing acoustic waves into the acousto-optic medium. The wavelength of the resonant acoustic waves is variable in respect to the medium dimensions or can be varied by changing the driving frequency of the wave generator. The standing acoustic waves within the acousto-optic medium change locally the index of refraction. A wave front of a light beam, which crosses these periodic changes of the index of refraction, becomes corrugated and effectively, an array of lenslets is formed.

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