公开(公告)号：US07769258B2

公开(公告)日：2010-08-03

申请号：US12453229

申请日：2009-05-04

Applicant: Alan D. Kathman ,  Charles S. Koehler ,  William H. Welch ,  Eric G. Johnson ,  Robert D. Tekolste

Inventor： Alan D. Kathman ,  Charles S. Koehler ,  William H. Welch ,  Eric G. Johnson ,  Robert D. Tekolste

IPC: G02B6/32

CPC classification number: G02B6/4204 ,  G02B6/29311 ,  G02B6/4203 ,  G02B6/4206 ,  G02B6/4207 ,  G02B6/4214 ,  G02B19/0028 ,  G02B19/0052 ,  G02B27/0944 ,  G02B27/42 ,  G02B27/4255 ,  G02B27/4272

Abstract: An optical element may include a first diffractive structure having a radially symmetric amplitude function and a second diffractive structure having a phase function. The second diffractive structure may serve as a vortex lens. A system employing the optical element may include a light source and/or a detector.

Abstract translation: 光学元件可以包括具有径向对称振幅函数的第一衍射结构和具有相位函数的第二衍射结构。 第二衍射结构可以用作涡流透镜。 采用光学元件的系统可以包括光源和/或检测器。

公开(公告)号：US20090296228A1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-03

申请号：US11976260

申请日：2007-10-23

Applicant: Michael R. Feldman ,  Alan D. Kathman ,  William H. Welch

Inventor： Michael R. Feldman ,  Alan D. Kathman ,  William H. Welch

IPC: G02B11/08 ,  G02B11/02

CPC classification number: G02B7/021 ,  G02B3/00 ,  G02B13/00 ,  H01L27/14625

Abstract: An integrated micro-optical system includes at least two wafers with at least two optical elements provided on respective surfaces of the at least two wafers, at least one of the two optical elements being a spherical lens. The resulting optical system presents a high numerical aperture. One of the optical elements may be a refractive element formed in a material having a high index of refraction.

公开(公告)号：US07221823B2

公开(公告)日：2007-05-22

申请号：US10320525

申请日：2002-12-17

Applicant: Alan D. Kathman ,  Charles S. Koehler ,  William H. Welch ,  Eric G. Johnson ,  Robert D. Tekolste

Inventor： Alan D. Kathman ,  Charles S. Koehler ,  William H. Welch ,  Eric G. Johnson ,  Robert D. Tekolste

IPC: G02B6/26 ,  G02B6/32

CPC classification number: G02B6/4204 ,  G02B6/29311 ,  G02B6/4203 ,  G02B6/4206 ,  G02B6/4207 ,  G02B6/4214 ,  G02B19/0028 ,  G02B19/0052 ,  G02B27/0944 ,  G02B27/42 ,  G02B27/4255 ,  G02B27/4272

Abstract: An apparatus which couples light to a fiber from a light source at an input plane while reducing back reflections includes returning light reflected back through such that the returning light does not substantially overlap with an output of the light source in the input plane. This apparatus may include a mode matching element and/or an angular distribution altering element. The apparatus may be reciprocal. The reciprocal apparatus may prevent light traversing the apparatus again having a change in phase of light from substantially overlapping an original object in an input plane.

Abstract translation: 一种在输入平面上将光从光源耦合到光纤的装置，同时减少反射反射包括返回的光的返回光，使得返回的光基本上与输入平面中的光源的输出重叠。 该装置可以包括模式匹配元件和/或角度分布改变元件。 该装置可以是相互的。 互逆装置可以防止光再次沿着输入平面中的原始物体重叠的光的相位变化而穿过该装置。

公开(公告)号：US07202955B2

公开(公告)日：2007-04-10

申请号：US10879519

申请日：2004-06-30

Applicant: Robert D. Te Kolste ,  Alan D. Kathman

Inventor： Robert D. Te Kolste ,  Alan D. Kathman

IPC: G01B9/02

CPC classification number: G01J3/36 ,  G01J3/18 ,  G01J3/26

Abstract: A spectrometer for use with a desired wavelength range includes an array of filters. Each filter outputs at least two non-contiguous wavelength peaks within the desired wavelength range. The array of filters is spectrally diverse over the desired wavelength range, and each filter in the array of filters outputs a spectrum of a first resolution. An array of detectors has a detector for receiving an output of a corresponding filter. A processor receives signals from each detector, and outputs a reconstructed spectrum having a second resolution, the second resolution being higher than any of the first resolution of each filter.

Abstract translation: 用于所需波长范围的光谱仪包括一组滤光片。 每个滤波器在期望的波长范围内输出至少两个不连续的波长峰值。 滤波器阵列在期望的波长范围内是频谱多样的，并且滤波器阵列中的每个滤波器输​​出第一分辨率的光谱。 检测器阵列具有用于接收相应滤波器的输出的检测器。 处理器从每个检测器接收信号，并输出具有第二分辨率的重建频谱，第二分辨率高于每个滤波器的第一分辨率。

公开(公告)号：US06970292B2

公开(公告)日：2005-11-29

申请号：US11034050

申请日：2005-01-13

Applicant: Alan D. Kathman ,  Michael R. Feldman

Inventor： Alan D. Kathman ,  Michael R. Feldman

IPC: B23K26/06 ,  G02B5/02 ,  G02B5/18 ,  G02B5/32 ,  G02B27/09 ,  G02F1/01 ,  G03F7/20 ,  G03H1/08 ,  H01L21/027 ,  H04B10/04 ,  G03B27/54

CPC classification number: G02B5/0252 ,  B23K26/06 ,  B23K26/064 ,  B23K26/0643 ,  B23K26/0648 ,  B23K26/066 ,  B23K26/0665 ,  G02B5/0278 ,  G02B5/1819 ,  G02B5/1857 ,  G02B5/32 ,  G02B19/0014 ,  G02B19/0057 ,  G02B19/0095 ,  G02B27/09 ,  G02B27/0927 ,  G02B27/0944 ,  G03F7/70058 ,  G03H1/0236 ,  G03H2001/085 ,  G03H2001/303 ,  H04B10/50 ,  Y10S359/90

Abstract: A beam homogenizer that minimizes undesired intensity variations at the output plane caused by sharp breaks between facets in previous embodiments. The homogenizer includes a hologram made up of irregularly patterned diffractive fringes. An input beam illuminates at least part of the hologram. The hologram transmits a portion of the input beam onto an output plane. In doing so, the energy of the input beam is spatially redistributed at the output plane into a homogenized output beam having a preselected spatial energy distribution at the output plane. Thus, the illuminated portion of the output plane has a shape predetermined by the designer of the homogenizer.

公开(公告)号：US06788423B2

公开(公告)日：2004-09-07

申请号：US10138522

申请日：2002-05-06

Applicant: Alan D. Kathman ,  Thomas J. Suleski ,  Alvaro Cruz-Cabrera ,  Gregory Brady

Inventor： Alan D. Kathman ,  Thomas J. Suleski ,  Alvaro Cruz-Cabrera ,  Gregory Brady

IPC: G01B902

CPC classification number: G01M11/025 ,  G01M11/0271

Abstract: An aspheric microlens, particularly a conic constant of the microlens, may be evaluated and this evaluation may be used to determine an optimal process for creating the aspheric microlens. Such evaluation may include a curve fitting or a numerical expression of the wavefront.

Abstract translation: 可以评估非球面微透镜，特别是微透镜的二次曲线常数，并且可以使用该评估来确定用于产生非球面微透镜的最佳工艺。 这种评估可以包括波形拟合或波前的数值表达式。

公开(公告)号：US06741380B2

公开(公告)日：2004-05-25

申请号：US10298545

申请日：2002-11-19

Applicant: Michael R Feldman ,  Alan D Kathman ,  William H Welch

Inventor： Michael R Feldman ,  Alan D Kathman ,  William H Welch

IPC: G02F109

CPC classification number: B82Y10/00 ,  G02B6/12 ,  G02B6/4206 ,  G02B6/43 ,  G02B7/025 ,  G02B27/0037 ,  G02B27/4238 ,  G02B27/4277 ,  G02B2006/12104 ,  G11B7/08564 ,  G11B7/122 ,  G11B7/123 ,  G11B7/1353 ,  G11B7/1372 ,  G11B7/1374 ,  G11B7/1378 ,  G11B7/139 ,  G11B7/1392 ,  G11B7/13922 ,  G11B7/22 ,  G11B11/10532 ,  G11B11/10536 ,  G11B11/10543 ,  G11B11/10554 ,  G11B11/1058

Abstract: An integrated micro-optical system includes at least two wafers with at least two optical elements provided on respective surfaces of the at least two wafers. An active element having a characteristic which changes in response to an applied field may be integrated on a bottom surface of the wafers. The resulting optical system may present a high numerical aperture. Preferably, one of the optical elements is a refractive element formed in a material having a high index of refraction.

Abstract translation: 集成的微光学系统包括至少两个晶片，其中至少两个光学元件设置在至少两个晶片的相应表面上。 具有响应于施加场的变化的特性的有源元件可以集成在晶片的底表面上。 所得到的光学系统可以呈现高数值孔径。 优选地，光学元件中的一个是在具有高折射率的材料中形成的折射元件。

公开(公告)号：US06591043B2

公开(公告)日：2003-07-08

申请号：US10164419

申请日：2002-06-10

Applicant: Robert Te Kolste ,  Alan D. Kathman ,  Eric G. Johnson ,  Michael R. Feldman

Inventor： Robert Te Kolste ,  Alan D. Kathman ,  Eric G. Johnson ,  Michael R. Feldman

IPC: G02B676

CPC classification number: H01S5/02296 ,  G02B6/4201 ,  G02B6/4206 ,  G02B6/424 ,  G02B6/4245 ,  G02B6/4251 ,  G02B6/4255 ,  G02B6/4259 ,  G02B6/4263 ,  G02B6/4286 ,  H01S5/0683 ,  H01S5/183

Abstract: A monitor for a light beam creates a monitor beam by deflecting a portion of the application beam and further manipulating the monitor beam and/or the application beam to allow more efficient use thereof. For example, the monitor beam may be collimated to allow an increase in spacing between the device outputting the light beam and a detector for sensing the monitor beam. Alternatively or additionally, the monitor beam may be focused to allow use of a smaller detector and of a smaller percentage of the application beam. The diffractive element deflecting the beam may be either transmissive or reflective. The additionally manipulation of the monitor beam and/or the application beam may be provided by the same diffractive element which deflects the beam, which is particularly useful when the diffractive element is reflective, and/or by additional optical elements.

公开(公告)号：US06426829B1

公开(公告)日：2002-07-30

申请号：US09722710

申请日：2000-11-28

Applicant: Michael R. Feldman ,  Alan D. Kathman ,  William H. Welch

Inventor： Michael R. Feldman ,  Alan D. Kathman ,  William H. Welch

IPC: G02F109

CPC classification number: G02B6/12 ,  B82Y10/00 ,  G02B6/4206 ,  G02B6/43 ,  G02B7/025 ,  G02B27/0037 ,  G02B27/4238 ,  G02B27/4277 ,  G02B2006/12104 ,  G11B7/08564 ,  G11B7/122 ,  G11B7/123 ,  G11B7/1353 ,  G11B7/1372 ,  G11B7/1374 ,  G11B7/1378 ,  G11B7/139 ,  G11B7/1392 ,  G11B7/13922 ,  G11B7/22 ,  G11B11/10532 ,  G11B11/10536 ,  G11B11/10543 ,  G11B11/10554 ,  G11B11/1058 ,  G11B2007/13727

Abstract: An integrated micro-optical system includes at least two wafers with at least two optical elements provided on respective surfaces of the at least two wafers, at least one of the two optical elements being a spherical lens. The resulting optical system presents a high numerical aperture. One of the optical elements may be a refractive element formed in a material having a high index of refraction.

公开(公告)号：US06404959B1

公开(公告)日：2002-06-11

申请号：US09984915

申请日：2001-10-31

Applicant: Robert Te Kolste ,  Alan D. Kathman ,  Eric G. Johnson ,  Michael R. Feldman

Inventor： Robert Te Kolste ,  Alan D. Kathman ,  Eric G. Johnson ,  Michael R. Feldman

IPC: G02B676

CPC classification number: H01S5/02296 ,  G02B6/4201 ,  G02B6/4206 ,  G02B6/424 ,  G02B6/4245 ,  G02B6/4251 ,  G02B6/4255 ,  G02B6/4259 ,  G02B6/4263 ,  G02B6/4286 ,  H01S5/0683 ,  H01S5/183

Abstract: A power monitor for a light emitter emitting from a single face creates a monitor beam by deflecting a portion of the application beam and further manipulating the monitor beam to allow more efficient use of the monitor beam. For example, the monitor beam may be collimated to allow an increase in spacing between the light emitter and a detector for sensing the monitor beam. Alternatively or additionally, the monitor beam may be focused to allow use of a smaller detector and of a smaller percentage of the application beam. The diffractive element deflecting the beam may be either transmissive or reflective. The additionally manipulation of the monitor beam may be provided by the same diffractive element which deflects the beam, which is particularly useful when the diffractive element is reflective, and/or by additional optical elements.

Abstract translation: 用于从单个面发射的发光体的功率监视器通过偏转施加光束的一部分而产生监视器光束，并进一步操纵监视器光束以允许更有效地使用监视器光束。 例如，监视器光束可以被准直，以允许光发射器和用于感测监视器光束的检测器之间的间隔的增加。 或者或另外，监视器光束可以被聚焦以允许使用较小的检测器和较小百分比的施加光束。 偏转光束的衍射元件可以是透射的或反射的。 监视器光束的附加操作可以由偏转光束的相同的衍射元件提供，当衍射元件是反射的时，该光束是特别有用的，和/或通过附加的光学元件。