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Optical pulse combiner comprising diffractive optical elements

US10444526B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 25, 2017
Grant dateOct 15, 2019
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Expiry dateDec 21, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01S3/1307
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

This disclosure provides systems, methods, and apparatus related to optical systems. In one aspect, an optical system includes a plurality of optical sources, a first diffractive optical element, and a second diffractive optical element. The plurality of optical sources generates a plurality of pulsed beams that is less than about 1 picosecond in duration. The first diffractive optical element receives and diffracts the plurality of pulsed beams. The second diffractive optical element receives the diffracted plurality of pulsed beams and generates a combined pulsed beam.

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