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Apparatus and method for illumination of light valves

US7209624B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 21, 2005
Grant dateApr 24, 2007
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Expiry dateJan 21, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01S5/4012
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

In an illumination system the radiation from one or more laser arrays is directed into a light pipe. The light pipe mixes the individual radiation contributions from the laser arrays and forms a uniform illumination line. The pointing direction of each of the laser arrays is monitored and controlled to preserve the brightness of the composite illumination line.

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