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Harmonic wave generator

US6842465B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 14, 2002
Grant dateJan 11, 2005
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Expiry dateMar 14, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02F1/372
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A harmonic wave generator including a light source to generate a fundamental wave having a predetermined wavelength, a non-linear material to transform at least a portion of the fundamental wave generated by the light source into a harmonic wave having a shorter wavelength than the fundamental wave, and a first optical device to separate the harmonic wave generated by the non-linear material from the fundamental wave. The harmonic wave generator further includes a second optical device between the condensing lens and the non-linear material to adjust the depth of the focus of light. The harmonic wave generator is easily assembled and can be manufactured at a low cost. A harmonic wave having high power can be generated.

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