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Holographic scanning system utilizing a scan linearization lens

US4508421A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 27, 1983
Grant dateApr 2, 1985
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Expiry dateJul 27, 2003

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B26/106
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An optical scanning system utilizing a spinner component having plane diffraction gratings thereon and a focusing lens adapted to compensate for linearization errors at the recording plane. The lens includes optical elements which compensate for the 3rd and 5th order coefficients of distortion associated with this type of diffraction scanning component.

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