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Spherical aberration compensation by wavelength

US7209414B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 27, 2003
Grant dateApr 24, 2007
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Expiry dateFeb 23, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B7/1392
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for minimizing spherical aberration in an optical read/write drive caused by variances in lens thickness and laser wavelength. The method provides an economic solution that pairs objective lenses with laser diodes such that the spherical aberration caused by the objective lens is offset by the spherical aberration caused by the laser wavelength, thereby minimizing or completely canceling the overall spherical aberration.

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