Abstract:
Certain aspects relate to systems and techniques for submicron alignment in wafer optics. One disclosed method of alignment between wafers to produce an integrated lens stack employs a beam splitter (that is, a 50% transparent mirror) that reflects the alignment mark of the top wafer when the microscope objective is focused on the alignment mark of the bottom wafer. Another disclosed method of alignment between wafers to produce an integrated lens stack implements complementary patterns that can produce a Moiré effect when misaligned in order to aid in visually determining proper alignment between the wafers. In some embodiments, the methods can be combined to increase precision.
Abstract:
Certain aspects relate to systems and techniques for submicron alignment in wafer optics. One disclosed method of alignment between wafers to produce an integrated lens stack employs a beam splitter (that is, a 50% transparent mirror) that reflects the alignment mark of the top wafer when the microscope objective is focused on the alignment mark of the bottom wafer. Another disclosed method of alignment between wafers to produce an integrated lens stack implements complementary patterns that can produce a Moir effect when misaligned in order to aid in visually determining proper alignment between the wafers. In some embodiments, the methods can be combined to increase precision.
Abstract:
During the manufacturing of the light guide device (20), the first and second bonding ribs (R1,R2) are used such that the light guide prism (10) and the opposing prism (50) are connected with each other from a specific offset direction. In this case, a difference between sizes of clearances between the first bonding surface (AS) and the second bonding surface (BS) caused by a difference in inclination angles of the offset direction with respect to the first bonding surface is used such that a flow direction of the adhesive is controlled and filling is performed in a desire state, and thus high accuracy of the joint formed by the adhesive is maintained.
Abstract:
During the manufacturing of the light guide device, the first and second bonding ribs are used such that the light guide prism and the opposing prism are connected with each other from a specific offset direction. In this case, a difference between sizes of clearances between the first bonding surface and the second bonding surface caused by a difference in inclination angles of the offset direction with respect to the first bonding surface is used such that a flow direction of the adhesive is controlled and filling is performed in a desire state, and thus high accuracy of the joint formed by the adhesive is maintained.
Abstract:
Waveguide array optical power splitters that provide compact, low-cost implementation of optical power splitting for one and two dimensional optical waveguide arrays are disclosed. The optical power splitters do not introduce mode dependent loss and preserve polarization, enabling the optical power splitters to be used with multimode and single mode light sources. In one aspect, an optical power splitter includes a beamsplitter to receive a plurality of incident beams of light. The beamsplitter splits each incident beam of light into a plurality of output beams of light with each output beam output in a different direction from the beamsplitter. The optical power splitter includes a first set of lenses with each lens to approximately collimate one of the incident beams of light, and includes a second set of lenses with each lens to focus the output beams of light.
Abstract:
A beam alignment system for generating an aligned two-dimensional array of parallel light beams, comprising a beam alignment chamber including a base extending in a length direction and a plurality of reflectors mounted on the base, each having independent yaw and pitch adjustments. The beam alignment system further includes a plurality of arrays of light sources, each generating an array of light beams and being paired with a corresponding reflector, the reflectors being disposed to direct the light beams along the length of the beam alignment chamber forming an aligned two-dimensional array of parallel light beams.
Abstract:
The present invention provides half-mirrored parts and methods for creating half-mirrored parts. A half-mirrored part according to one particular embodiment of the present includes: a formable reflective layer and a formable transparent or translucent layer, wherein the formable reflective layer is on one side of the transparent or translucent layer.
Abstract:
A light emitting module (19), comprising at least one semiconductor light source (20a-c) capable of emitting light, and a light-modifying member (21) arranged adjacent to the at least one semiconductor light source (20a-c) in a direction of emission of the light. The light-modifying member (21) is formed by a stacked sheet element (21) separated from an integral stacked sheet structure comprising first and second stacked sheets, so that the stacked sheet element (21) includes first and second sheet portions of the first and second stacked sheets, and at least the first sheet portion is configured to modify the emitted light. By providing the light-modifying member as a stacked sheet element which has been separated from an integral stacked sheet structure, batch manufacturing of the light- modifying member and/or the light emitting module is enabled, such that manufacturing steps requiring manual labor, or use of expensive equipment may be performed to produce the integral stacked sheet structure. The costs for these manufacturing steps may then be distributed over a large number of components, thereby reducing manufacturing costs.