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Optical element and system using the same

US7343069B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 18, 2007
Grant dateMar 11, 2008
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Expiry dateMay 18, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B27/0944
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An optical element may include a first diffractive structure having a radially symmetric amplitude function and a second diffractive structure having a phase function. The second diffractive structure may serve as a vortex lens. A system employing the optical element may include a light source and/or a detector.

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