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Optical element and system using the same

US7529446B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 10, 2008
Grant dateMay 5, 2009
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Expiry dateMar 10, 2028

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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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