Optical assembly, method for producing data in the same, and method for manufacturing structure
US10837763B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 9, 2017 |
| Grant date | Nov 17, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 9, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B26/10
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An integrated optical assembly is provided, with enhancements that are particularly useful when the integrated optical assembly forms part of a laser radar system. The integrated optical assembly produces a reference beam that is related to the optical characteristics of a scanning reflector, or to changes in position or orientation of the scanning reflector relative to a source. Thus, if the scanning reflector orientation were to shift from its intended orientation (due e.g. to thermal expansion) or if characteristics of the scanning reflector (e.g. the index of refraction of the scanning reflector) were to change on account of temperature changes, the reference beam can be used to provide data that can be used to account for such changes. In addition, if the scanning reflector were to be positioned in an orientation other than the orientation desired, the reference beam can be used in identifying and correcting that positioning.
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