Optical lens having a high refractive index for robustness to liquid immersion
US10509108B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 14, 2016 |
| Grant date | Dec 17, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 1, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B27/425
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Various embodiments provide an optical element having a high or large refractive index. The optical element is able to maintain its beam shaping function or output when it is immersed in air or water. Accordingly, the optical element may be used for a variety of different devices or applications, including optical telecommunication devices, cameras, tablets, computers, mobile telephones, and optical sensors, that may be immersed in multiple environments, such as air or water.
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