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Digital adaptive optics encoder module

US12379575B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 26, 2022
Grant dateAug 5, 2025
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Expiry dateDec 24, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01J2009/0242
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A digital adaptive optics encoder module includes an input mounting flange, a collimating lens, a bandpass filter, digital adaptive optic elements, refocusing lens, an output mounting flange, and a housing. The input mounting flange is capable of attaching to a telescope. The collimating lens is capable of expanding light from a target to fill a plurality of primary apertures. The bandpass filter has a bandwidth ranging from about 40 nm to about 100 nm. The digital adaptive optic elements include the plurality of primary apertures, an optical spreader, a focusing optic, and a detector. The refocusing lens is capable of refocusing an output from the digital adaptive optic elements onto a sensor plane. The output mounting flange is capable of attaching to an output connection. The housing encloses all of the interior components of the digital adaptive optics encoder module.

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