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Laser machining apparatus with a rotatable phase grating

US6376799B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 27, 1999
Grant dateApr 23, 2002
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Expiry dateMay 27, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02F1/13439
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A laser machining apparatus for performing high-precision machining on a thin film deposited on a substrate, such as a liquid crystal panel. The apparatus includes a pulse laser generator for emitting a laser beam, a driver for driving the pulse laser generator, a phase grating for dividing the laser beam; a rotary stage for rotating the phase grating to control the direction of the beams illuminating an object, and a spatial filter (element 2101).

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