MEMS MEMBRANE WITH INTEGRAL MIRROR/LENS
    11.
    发明申请
    MEMS MEMBRANE WITH INTEGRAL MIRROR/LENS 审中-公开
    具有整体镜/镜片的MEMS膜

    公开(公告)号:WO2002073285A2

    公开(公告)日:2002-09-19

    申请号:PCT/US2002/007589

    申请日:2002-03-11

    Abstract: An optical membrane device (110) and method for making such a device (110) are described. This membrane is notable in that it comprises an optically curved surface (250). In some embodiments, this curved optical surface (250) is optically concave and coated, for example, with a highly reflecting (HR) coating to create a curved mirror. In other embodiments, the optical surface is optically convex and coated with, preferably, an antireflective (AR) coating to function as a refractive or diffractive lens.

    Abstract translation: 描述了一种用于制造这种装置(110)的光学膜装置(110)和方法。 该膜是值得注意的,因为它包括光学曲面(250)。 在一些实施例中,该弯曲光学表面(250)是光学凹入的并且例如涂覆有高反射(HR)涂层以形成弯曲镜。 在其它实施例中,光学表面是光学凸起的并且涂覆有优选抗反射(AR)涂层,用作折射或衍射透镜。

    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATED FIBER POLISHING
    12.
    发明申请
    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATED FIBER POLISHING 审中-公开
    自动光纤抛光系统与方法

    公开(公告)号:WO2002062525A1

    公开(公告)日:2002-08-15

    申请号:PCT/US2001/051057

    申请日:2001-10-07

    CPC classification number: B24B49/12 B24B19/226 G02B6/25

    Abstract: An improved system and method for automated fiber polishing overcomes the limitations of conventional systems and methods. In particular, the present invention provides for continuous determination of the quality of the polish during a polishing procedure. An optical signal is transmitted to a fiber (28) tip, and any back-reflected signal is detected and monitored to determine polish quality. In this manner, automated polishing quality assurance is provided in real time.

    Abstract translation: 用于自动纤维抛光的改进的系统和方法克服了常规系统和方法的局限性。 特别地,本发明提供了在抛光过程中连续确定抛光剂的质量。 光信号被传送到光纤(28)尖端,并且检测和监视任何反向反射的信号以确定抛光质量。 以这种方式,实时提供自动抛光质量保证。

    SHORT CAVITY TUNABLE LASER WITH MODE POSITION COMPENSATION

    公开(公告)号:WO2002035667A3

    公开(公告)日:2002-05-02

    申请号:PCT/US2001/045422

    申请日:2001-10-24

    Abstract: A semiconductor tunable laser system includes a tunable Fabry-Perot cavity and a cavity length modulator, which controls an optical length of the cavity at least over a distance corresponding to the spacings between the longitudinal modes of the laser cavity. Thus, the tunable Fabry-Perot cavity allows the laser cavity to have gain at the desired wavelength of operation while the cavity length modulator tunes the cavity length such that a longitudinal cavity mode exists at the desired wavelength of operation. Also, in one embodiment, a wavelength locker system is further provided that has a differential wavelength filter, e.g., stepped etalon, and a multi-element detector, e.g., a quad-detector. The controller then modulates the Fabry-Perot cavity to control the wavelength in response to the signal received from the multi-element detector.

    OPTICAL FIBER ALIGNMENT PROCESS USING SUPPORT DEVICE WITH PLASTIC DEFORMATION

    公开(公告)号:WO2001037020A3

    公开(公告)日:2001-05-25

    申请号:PCT/US2000/031180

    申请日:2000-11-14

    Abstract: An alignment structure (100) maintains an optical fiber in a bore(113). The structure is fixed on a bench and is passively or actively aligned with a light source. Then the structure may be welded or soldered to the optical bench whereby the alignment may suffer due to heat transfer. To correct this, the alignment structure can be plastically deformed to correct the alignment after thecomponents have been fixed. The alignment structure has a substantially constant cross section in a z-axis direction as well as flexible links in order to allow displacements orthogonal to the optical axis. This mouvements will be initiated by seizing the component with a micro-positioner at a handle (136) and displacing it over the elastic limit to achieve permanent deformation.

    INTEGRATED BALANCED OPTICAL DETECTOR SYSTEM WITH AMPLIFIER FOR OCT IMAGING
    19.
    发明公开
    INTEGRATED BALANCED OPTICAL DETECTOR SYSTEM WITH AMPLIFIER FOR OCT IMAGING 审中-公开
    带空压机华侨城PICTURE综合平衡光学检测系统

    公开(公告)号:EP2659222A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-11-06

    申请号:EP11808765.9

    申请日:2011-12-16

    Abstract: An optical detector system comprises a hermetic optoelectronic package, an optical bench installed within the optoelectronic package, a balanced detector system installed on the optical bench. The balanced detector system includes at least two optical detectors that receive interference signals. An electronic amplifier system installed within the optoelectronic package amplifies an output of at least two optical detectors. Also disclosed is an integrated optical coherence tomography system. Embodiments are provided in which the amplifiers, typically transimpedance amplifiers, are closely integrated with the optical detectors that detect the interference signals from the interferometer. Further embodiments are provided in which the interferometer but also preferably its detectors are integrated together on a common optical bench. Systems that have little or no optical fiber can thus be implemented.

    FILTERED ASE SWEPT SOURCE FOR OCT MEDICAL IMAGING
    20.
    发明公开
    FILTERED ASE SWEPT SOURCE FOR OCT MEDICAL IMAGING 审中-公开
    FILTERED ASE扫频用于医学成像的光学相干断层扫描

    公开(公告)号:EP2473838A2

    公开(公告)日:2012-07-11

    申请号:EP10757329.7

    申请日:2010-09-03

    Abstract: An integrated swept wavelength optical source uses a narrowband filtered broadband signal, such as a filtered amplified spontaneous emission (ASE) signal, with an optical amplifier and tracking filter and/or self-tracking filter. This source comprises a micro optical bench, a source for generating broadband light, a first tunable Fabry Perot filter, installed on the bench, for spectrally filtering the broadband light from the broadband source to generate a narrowband tunable signal, an amplifier, installed on the bench, for amplifying the tunable signal, and possibly a second tunable Fabry Perot filter, installed on the bench, for spectrally filtering the amplified tunable signal from the amplifier. In a self-tracking arrangement, a single tunable filter both generates the narrowband signal and spectrally filters the amplified signal. In some examples, two-stage amplification is provided. The use of a single bench implementation yields a low cost high performance system.

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