Wavefront correction system
US7154658B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 8, 2005 |
| Grant date | Dec 26, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 8, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02F2203/18
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A wavefront correction system using a dual frequency liquid crystal spatial light modulator to vary phase relationships of a wavefront is disclosed. A light beam from the dual frequency liquid crystal spatial light modulator can be split into a reference beam and a plurality of measurement beams to enhance a speed and/or accuracy of phase measurement. A temperature of the dual frequency liquid crystal spatial light modulator can be sensed to facilitate temperature control and/or temperature compensation, so as to enhance the accuracy associated with use of the crossover frequency used to control the dual frequency liquid crystal spatial light modulator.
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