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Optical path length scanner using moving prisms

US6407872B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 16, 2001
Grant dateJun 18, 2002
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Expiry dateFeb 16, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B26/108
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

One embodiment of the present invention is an optical path length scanner which includes: (a) a set of prisms mounted evenly along a movable carrier; and (b) a mechanism that drives the movable carrier to move.

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