公开(公告)号：US08567253B2

公开(公告)日：2013-10-29

申请号：US11921635

申请日：2006-05-30

Applicant: Humphrey J. Maris ,  Arto V. Nurmikko

Inventor： Humphrey J. Maris ,  Arto V. Nurmikko

IPC: G01N29/34 ,  G01N29/06

CPC classification number: A61B8/00 ,  A61B5/0097 ,  G01N29/0681 ,  G01N29/221 ,  G01N29/2418 ,  G01N2291/02827 ,  G01N2291/02854 ,  G01N2291/0423 ,  G01N2291/0427 ,  G01S15/8965

Abstract: An opto-acoustic transducer assembly includes a substrate; at least one layer of opto-acoustic material coupled to a surface of the substrate, where the at least one layer of opto-acoustic material generates sound waves when struck by pulses of pump light; and an acoustic lens configured to focus sound waves generated by the at least one layer of opto-acoustic material towards a sample. The acoustic lens is further configured to collect sound waves returning from the sample and to direct the returning sound waves to the at least one layer of opto-acoustic material. In one non-limiting embodiment the at least one layer of opto-acoustic material is interposed between the substrate and the acoustic lens, and the substrate is substantially transparent to light having wavelengths of interest.

Abstract translation: 光声换能器组件包括基底; 耦合到所述衬底的表面的至少一层光声材料层，其中所述至少一层光声材料层在被泵浦光脉冲击中时产生声波; 以及声透镜，被配置为将由所述至少一层光声材料层产生的声波聚焦到样品。 声透镜还被配置为收集从样品返回的声波并将返回的声波引导到至少一层光声材料层。 在一个非限制性实施例中，至少一层光声材料层插入在基底和声透镜之间，并且基底对于具有感兴趣波长的光基本上是透明的。

公开(公告)号：US20110036171A1

公开(公告)日：2011-02-17

申请号：US12449415

申请日：2008-02-05

Applicant: Humphrey J. Maris ,  Arto V. Nurmikko

Inventor： Humphrey J. Maris ,  Arto V. Nurmikko

IPC: G01N29/00

CPC classification number: G01N29/0681 ,  G01N29/2418 ,  G01S15/8965 ,  G10K15/046

Abstract: An optical-acoustic transducer structure includes at least one metal or semiconducting film in which a part of a pump light pulse is absorbed to generate a sound pulse; and at least one dielectric film. The thicknesses and optical properties of the at least one metal or semiconducting film and the at least one dielectric film are selected so that a returning sound pulse results in a measurable change in the optical reflectivity and/or some other optical characteristic of the transducer structure. The transducer structure includes a resonant cavity, and an output surface that is shaped so as to provide no significant focusing of generated sound waves when the sound waves are launched towards a surface of the sample.

Abstract translation: 光声换能器结构包括至少一个金属或半导体膜，其中泵浦光脉冲的一部分被吸收以产生声脉冲; 和至少一个电介质膜。 选择至少一种金属或半导体膜和至少一种电介质膜的厚度和光学性质，使得返回的声脉冲导致换能器结构的光学反射率和/或某些其他光学特性的可测量的变化。 换能器结构包括谐振腔和输出表面，其被形成为当声波朝向样品的表面发射时不产生所产生的声波的显着聚焦。

公开(公告)号：US07624640B2

公开(公告)日：2009-12-01

申请号：US11324866

申请日：2006-01-04

Applicant: Humphrey J. Maris ,  Arto V Nurmikko

Inventor： Humphrey J. Maris ,  Arto V Nurmikko

IPC: G01N29/06 ,  G01N29/24

CPC classification number: G01N29/075 ,  A61B5/0097 ,  A61B8/00 ,  G01N29/0681 ,  G01N29/11 ,  G01N29/221 ,  G01N29/2418 ,  G01N2291/02827 ,  G01N2291/02854 ,  G01N2291/0423 ,  G01N2291/0427 ,  G01S15/8965

Abstract: An opto-acoustic transducer assembly includes a substrate; at least one layer of opto-acoustic material coupled to a surface of the substrate, where the at least one layer of opto-acoustic material generates sound waves when struck by pulses of pump light; and an acoustic lens configured to focus sound waves generated by the at least one layer of opto-acoustic material towards a sample. The acoustic lens is further configured to collect sound waves returning from the sample and to direct the returning sound waves to the at least one layer of opto-acoustic material. The at least one layer of opto-acoustic material is responsive to the returning sound waves for having at least one optical property thereof changed, where the change is detectable from a change in a characteristic of reflected pulses of probe light that are time delayed with respect to the pulses of pump light.

Abstract translation: 光声换能器组件包括基底; 耦合到所述衬底的表面的至少一层光声材料层，其中所述至少一层光声材料层在被泵浦光脉冲击中时产生声波; 以及声透镜，被配置为将由所述至少一层光声材料层产生的声波聚焦到样品。 声透镜还被配置为收集从样品返回的声波并将返回的声波引导到至少一层光声材料层。 所述至少一层光声材料响应于返回的声波，以使其至少一个光学特性发生变化，其中可以根据相对于时间延迟的探测光的反射脉冲的特性的变化来检测该变化 到泵浦光的脉冲。

公开(公告)号：US20090052484A1

公开(公告)日：2009-02-26

申请号：US12288173

申请日：2008-10-16

Applicant: Arto V. Nurmikko

Inventor： Arto V. Nurmikko

IPC: G01R33/02 ,  H01S3/00

CPC classification number: G01R33/093 ,  B82Y25/00 ,  H01S5/0261 ,  H01S5/0265 ,  H01S5/0607 ,  H01S5/183

Abstract: A Magneto-Optoelectronic Device MOD (10) includes a magnetic sensing device (12), such as a magnetoresistive device or a magnetic tunnel junction device, that is combined with a semiconductor light emitter (14), such as a LED or a laser diode, to create a compact integrated device where changes in an ambient magnetic field are expressed as changes in an optical beam intensity emanating from the MOD. Using the MOD (10) the magnetic field related information can be transmitted by a light wave over very large distances through some medium (34), for example, through free space and/or through an optical fiber.

公开(公告)号：US07280870B2

公开(公告)日：2007-10-09

申请号：US10453785

申请日：2003-06-04

Applicant: Arto V. Nurmikko ,  John P. Donoghue ,  J. Christopher Flaherty ,  William R. Patterson, III

Inventor： Arto V. Nurmikko ,  John P. Donoghue ,  J. Christopher Flaherty ,  William R. Patterson, III

IPC: A61N1/375 ,  G02B6/36

CPC classification number: G02B6/125 ,  A61B5/0031 ,  A61B5/04001 ,  A61B2560/0219 ,  A61M5/14276 ,  A61N1/08 ,  A61N1/372 ,  A61N1/378 ,  G02B6/2813 ,  G02B6/381 ,  G02B6/4249 ,  H01L31/105

Abstract: According to embodiments of the invention, one or more implants in a body may be connected with optical fibers for transmitting data and/or power to or from the implants. Aspects of the invention related to various embodiments of the actual implant as well as to various embodiments for connecting optical fibers to the implants.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的实施例，身体中的一个或多个植入物可以与光纤连接，用于将数据和/或动力传送到植入物或从植入物传递。 与实际植入物的各种实施方案相关的本发明的各个方面以及用于将光纤连接到植入物的各种实施方案。

公开(公告)号：US06320206B1

公开(公告)日：2001-11-20

申请号：US09245435

申请日：1999-02-05

Applicant: Carrie Carter Coman ,  R. Scott Kern ,  Fred A. Kish, Jr. ,  Michael R Krames ,  Arto V. Nurmikko ,  Yoon-Kyu Song

Inventor： Carrie Carter Coman ,  R. Scott Kern ,  Fred A. Kish, Jr. ,  Michael R Krames ,  Arto V. Nurmikko ,  Yoon-Kyu Song

IPC: H01L3300

CPC classification number: H01L33/105 ,  B82Y20/00 ,  H01L33/007 ,  H01L33/0075 ,  H01L33/0079 ,  H01L33/465 ,  H01S5/0216 ,  H01S5/0217 ,  H01S5/18341 ,  H01S5/18361 ,  H01S5/1838 ,  H01S5/34333 ,  Y10S438/977

Abstract: Light emitting devices having a vertical optical path, e.g. a vertical cavity surface emitting laser or a resonant cavity light emitting or detecting device, having high quality mirrors may be achieved using wafer bonding or metallic soldering techniques. The light emitting region interposes one or two reflector stacks containing dielectric distributed Bragg reflectors (DBRs). The dielectric DBRs may be deposited or attached to the light emitting device. A host substrate of GaP, GaAs, InP, or Si is attached to one of the dielectric DBRs. Electrical contacts are added to the light emitting device.

Abstract translation: 具有垂直光路的发光器件，例如 可以使用晶片接合或金属焊接技术实现具有高质量反射镜的垂直腔表面发射激光器或谐振腔发光或检测装置。 发光区域包含一个或两个包含介质分布布拉格反射器（DBR）的反射器堆叠。 电介质DBR可以沉积或附着到发光器件。 GaP，GaAs，InP或Si的主衬底连接到电介质DBR之一。 电触点被添加到发光器件中。