公开(公告)号：WO2012092190A1

公开(公告)日：2012-07-05

申请号：PCT/US2011/067164

申请日：2011-12-23

Applicant: AXSUN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. ,  GOLDBERG, Brian ,  FLANDERS, Dale, C. ,  ATIA, Walid, A. ,  JOHNSON, Bartley, C. ,  KUZNETSOV, Mark, E.

Inventor： GOLDBERG, Brian ,  FLANDERS, Dale, C. ,  ATIA, Walid, A. ,  JOHNSON, Bartley, C. ,  KUZNETSOV, Mark, E.

IPC: A61B5/00 ,  H01S5/40 ,  H01S5/14

CPC classification number: G01B9/02091 ,  A61B5/0066 ,  A61B5/0075 ,  G01N21/4795 ,  H01S5/02216 ,  H01S5/02248 ,  H01S5/02284 ,  H01S5/141 ,  H01S5/4012 ,  H01S5/4062 ,  H01S5/4068

Abstract: An optical coherence analysis system comprising: a first swept source that generates a first optical signal that is tuned over a first spectral scan band, a second swept source that generates a second optical signal that is tuned over a second spectral scan band, a combiner for combining the first optical signal and the second optical signal for form a combined optical signal, an interferometer for dividing the combined optical signal between a reference arm leading to a reference reflector and a sample arm leading to a sample, and a detector system for detecting an interference signal generated from the combined optical signal from the reference arm and from the sample arm. In embodiments, the swept sources are tunable lasers that have shared laser cavities.

Abstract translation: 一种光学相干分析系统，包括：第一扫描光源，其产生在第一光谱扫描带上调谐的第一光信号，产生在第二光谱扫描带上调谐的第二光信号的第二扫描光源， 组合第一光信号和第二光信号以形成组合的光信号，用于将导通到参考反射器的参考臂与通向样本的采样臂之间的组合光信号分开的干涉仪，以及用于检测 由来自参考臂和来自采样臂的组合光信号产生的干扰信号。 在实施例中，扫描光源是具有共享激光腔的可调激光器。

公开(公告)号：WO2006091274A1

公开(公告)日：2006-08-31

申请号：PCT/US2006/000823

申请日：2006-01-10

Applicant: AXSUN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. ,  ATIA, Walid, A. ,  FLANDERS, Dale, C.

Inventor： ATIA, Walid, A. ,  FLANDERS, Dale, C.

IPC: G01J3/10

CPC classification number: G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0251 ,  G01J3/26 ,  G01J3/433

Abstract: A spectroscopy system comprises a tunable semiconductor laser, such as an external cavity laser, that generates a tunable signal. A detector is provided for detecting the tunable signal after interaction with a sample. In this way, the system is able to determine the spectroscopic response of the sample by tuning the laser of the scan band and monitoring the detector's response. An integrating device, such as an integrating sphere, is interposed optically between the tunable semiconductor laser and the detector. This integrating device is used to mitigate the effects of parasitic spectral noise, such as noise that is generated by speckle or the combination of single- and multi-mode optical fibers in the transmission link between the tunable semiconductor laser and the detector.

Abstract translation: 光谱系统包括可调谐半导体激光器，例如外腔激光器，其产生可调信号。 提供了一种检测器，用于在与样品相互作用后检测可调信号。 以这种方式，该系统能够通过调谐扫描带的激光并监测检测器的响应来确定样品的光谱响应。 诸如积分球的积分装置被光学地插入在可调半导体激光器和检测器之间。 该集成装置用于减轻寄生光谱噪声的影响，例如由可调谐半导体激光器和检测器之间的传输链路中的斑点或单模和多模光纤的组合产生的噪声。

公开(公告)号：WO2005038437A2

公开(公告)日：2005-04-28

申请号：PCT/US2004/034215

申请日：2004-10-15

Applicant: AXSUN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. ,  WANG, Xiaomei

Inventor： WANG, Xiaomei

IPC: G01N21/00

CPC classification number: G01J3/18 ,  G01J3/0256 ,  G01J3/1256 ,  G01J3/26 ,  G01J3/44 ,  G01J2003/068 ,  G01J2003/1247 ,  G01N21/39 ,  G01N21/65

Abstract: A spectrometer that provides the ability to combine the advantages of high resolution, compactness, ruggedness, and low-power consumption of Fabry-Perot (FP) tunable filter spectrometer, with the multi-channel multiplexing advantage of FT and/or grating/detector array. The key concept is to design and operate a tunable FP filter in a multiple-order condition. This filter is then followed by a "low-resolution" fixed grating, which disperses the filtered n-order signal into a preferably matched N-element detector array for parallel detection. The spectral resolution in this system is determined by the FP filter, which can be designed to have very high resolution. The N-order parallel detection scheme reduces the total integration or scan time by a factor of N to achieve the same signal to noise ratio (SNR) at the same resolution as the single channel tunable filter method.

Abstract translation: 光谱仪提供了结合Fabry-Perot（FP）可调谐滤光片的高分辨率，紧凑性，坚固性和低功耗优点的能力，以及FT和/或光栅/检测器阵列的多通道复用优势 。 关键概念是设计和操作多阶可调FP滤波器。 该滤波器之后是“低分辨率”固定光栅，其将滤波后的n阶信号分散到优选匹配的N元件检测器阵列中用于并行检测。 该系统中的光谱分辨率由FP滤光片确定，可以设计成具有非常高的分辨率。 N级并行检测方案将总积分或扫描时间减少N倍，以与单通道可调滤波器方法相同的分辨率实现相同的信噪比（SNR）。

公开(公告)号：WO2002024295A3

公开(公告)日：2002-03-28

申请号：PCT/US2001/029329

申请日：2001-09-19

Applicant: AXSUN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. ,  JENNER, Robert, K. ,  FLANDERS, Dale, C. ,  WHITNEY, Peter, S. ,  COPPETA, Jonathan, R.

Inventor： JENNER, Robert, K. ,  FLANDERS, Dale, C. ,  WHITNEY, Peter, S. ,  COPPETA, Jonathan, R.

IPC: G02B6/42

Abstract: An optical component manipulation system (100) has two opposed jaws (120A, 120B), which can each be independently positioned relative to each other in a coordinate plane to thereby effect the desired positioning of optical components (10) within the larger system. Z-axis rigidity is provided by air-bearings (124A, 124B). Laser heating (220) of the jaws is used for solder, or similar heat driven bonding, processes.

公开(公告)号：WO2020097105A1

公开(公告)日：2020-05-14

申请号：PCT/US2019/059903

申请日：2019-11-05

Applicant: AXSUN TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： GETZ, James, W. ,  WHITNEY, Peter S.

IPC: H01S5/183

Abstract: A MEMS tunable VCSEL includes a membrane device having a mirror and a distal-side electrostatic cavity for displacing the mirror to increase a size of an optical cavity. A VCSEL device includes an active region for amplifying light. Then, a proximal-side electrostatic cavity is defined between the VCSEL device and the membrane device is used to displace the mirror to decrease a size of an optical cavity.

公开(公告)号：WO2013170056A1

公开(公告)日：2013-11-14

申请号：PCT/US2013/040384

申请日：2013-05-09

Applicant: AXSUN TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： MATHUR, Vaibhav ,  FLANDERS, Dale C. ,  WHITNEY, Peter S. ,  GETZ, James W.

IPC: G01J3/26 ,  G02B26/00 ,  G02B26/08

CPC classification number: G02B26/001 ,  G02B26/0825

Abstract: An optical membrane device comprises a substrate, at least one support block on a surface of the substrate, and at least one plate. A torsion beam supports the plate above the substrate on the support block. The optical membrane device also includes an optical membrane structure supported by the plate above the substrate and at least one electrode on the substrate underneath the plate. In one implementation, the optical membrane device further comprises a tether for coupling the optical membrane structure to the plate. The tether extends between the optical membrane structure and the plate. In another implementation, the substrate of the optical membrane device has an optical port through the substrate directly below the optical membrane structure. The plate is substantially balanced around the torsion beam to minimize a sensitivity to orientation in a gravitational field.

Abstract translation: 光学膜装置包括基底，在基底表面上的至少一个支撑块和至少一个板。 扭力梁将支撑块上的基板上方的板支撑。 光学膜装置还包括由基板上方的板支撑的光学膜结构和在板下方的基板上的至少一个电极。 在一个实施方式中，光学膜装置还包括用于将光学膜结构耦合到板的系绳。 系绳在光学膜结构和板之间延伸。 在另一实施方式中，光学膜装置的基板具有通过光学膜结构正下方的基板的光学端口。 该板在扭转梁周围基本平衡，以最小化对重力场中的取向的敏感性。

公开(公告)号：WO2011091408A4

公开(公告)日：2011-07-28

申请号：PCT/US2011/022375

申请日：2011-01-25

Applicant: AXSUN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. ,  FLANDERS, Dale C. ,  GETZ, James W. ,  ATIA, Walid A. ,  WHITNEY, Peter S. ,  KUZNETSOV, Mark E. ,  COOK, Christopher C.

Inventor： FLANDERS, Dale C. ,  GETZ, James W. ,  ATIA, Walid A. ,  WHITNEY, Peter S. ,  KUZNETSOV, Mark E. ,  COOK, Christopher C.

IPC: A61B5/00 ,  B29D11/00 ,  G02B6/42

Abstract: An optical probe for emitting and/or receiving light within a body comprises an optical fiber that transmits and/or receives an optical signal, a silicon optical bench including a fiber groove running longitudinally that holds an optical fiber termination of the optical fiber and a reflecting surface that optically couples an endface of the optical fiber termination to a lateral side of the optical bench. The fiber groove is fabricated using silicon anisotropic etching techniques. Some examples use a housing around the optical bench that is fabricated using LIGA or other electroforming technology. A method for forming lens structure is also described that comprises forming a refractive lens in a first layer of a composite wafer material, such as SOI (silicon on insulator) wafers and forming an optical port through a backside of the composite wafer material along an optical axis of the refractive lens.

公开(公告)号：WO2009140614A2

公开(公告)日：2009-11-19

申请号：PCT/US2009/044173

申请日：2009-05-15

Applicant: AXSUN TECHNOLOGIES , INC . ,  MELENDEZ , Carlos R . ,  FLANDERS , Dale C . ,  ATIA, Walid A . ,  JOHNSON, Bart ley C . ,  KUZNETSOV, Mark E .

Inventor： FLANDERS , Dale C . ,  ATIA, Walid A . ,  JOHNSON, Bart ley C . ,  KUZNETSOV, Mark E .

IPC: G01B9/02 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01N21/47 ,  H01S3/105 ,  H01S5/14

CPC classification number: G01B9/02091 ,  G01B9/02004 ,  G01B9/02044 ,  G01B9/02059 ,  G01B9/02069 ,  G01B2290/25 ,  H01S3/08013 ,  H01S3/08054 ,  H01S3/1067 ,  H01S5/02248 ,  H01S5/02415 ,  H01S5/068 ,  H01S5/141 ,  H01S5/146

Abstract: A frequency swept laser source for TEFD-OCT imaging includes an integrated clock subsystem on the optical bench with the laser source. The clock subsystem generates frequency clock signals as the optical signal is tuned over the scan band. Preferably the laser source further includes a cavity extender in its optical cavity between a tunable filter and gain medium to increase an optical distance between the tunable filter and the gain medium in order to control the location of laser intensity pattern noise. The laser also include a fiber stub that allows for control over the cavity length while also controlling birefringence in the cavity.

Abstract translation: 用于TEFD-OCT成像的频率扫描激光源包括具有激光源的光学台上的集成时钟子系统。 当光信号在扫描带上调谐时，时钟子系统产生频率时钟信号。 优选地，激光源还包括在可调谐滤波器和增益介质之间的光腔中的腔体延长器，以增加可调谐滤波器和增益介质之间的光学距离，以便控制激光强度图案噪声的位置。 该激光器还包括一个纤维短截线，其允许控制腔体长度，同时还控制空腔中的双折射。

公开(公告)号：WO2006039155A1

公开(公告)日：2006-04-13

申请号：PCT/US2005/033714

申请日：2005-09-20

Applicant: AXSUN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. ,  FLANDERS, Dale C. ,  ATIA, Walid A. ,  KUZNETSOV, Mark E.

Inventor： FLANDERS, Dale C. ,  ATIA, Walid A. ,  KUZNETSOV, Mark E.

IPC: G01J3/10

CPC classification number: G01J3/10

Abstract: A multi semiconductor source tunable spectroscopy system has two or more semiconductor sources for generating tunable optical signals that are tunable over different spectral bands. The system enables the combination of these tunable signals to form an output signal that is tunable over a combined band including these individual spectral bands of the separate semiconductor sources. The system further compensates for spectral roll-off associated with the semiconductor sources. Specifically, near the limits of the semiconductor sources spectral bands, the power in the tunable signal tends to degrade or decrease. The system compensates for this roll-off using drive current control, attenuators, or electronic compensation.

Abstract translation: 多半导体源可调谐光谱系统具有用于产生可调谐光信号的两个或更多个半导体源，其可调谐的不同光谱带。 该系统使得这些可调谐信号的组合能够形成可在包括单独半导体源的这些单个频谱带的组合频带上调谐的输出信号。 该系统进一步补偿与半导体源相关联的光谱滚降。 具体来说，在半导体源光谱带的极限附近，可调信号的功率趋于降低或降低。 该系统使用驱动电流控制，衰减器或电子补偿来补偿此滚降。

公开(公告)号：WO2002060811A3

公开(公告)日：2002-08-08

申请号：PCT/US2002/002348

申请日：2002-01-22

Applicant: AXSUN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. ,  LE, Minh, Van ,  WONG, Jo-ey

Inventor： LE, Minh, Van ,  WONG, Jo-ey

IPC: B81C1/00

Abstract: A process for singulating MOEMS optical devices (10) from a precursor structure (110), in which the precursor structure (110) comprises device material (12), having movable optical structures (14), and handle material (22), through which optical ports (30) are formed to provide for optical access to the movable optical structures (14). The process comprises coating a frontside and a backside of the precursor structure (110) with protection material (610). The precursor structure (110) is then attached to a substrate such as dicing tape and the precursor structure (110) separated into individual optical devices (10) by a process, including die sawing. Thereafter, the optical devices (10) are removed from the tape and the protection material (610) removed from the optical devices (10).