Imaging systems using unpolarized light and related methods and controllers
US7545504B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 6, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jun 9, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 10, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2021/1787
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Optical imaging systems are provided including a light source and a depolarizer. The light source is provided in a source arm of the optical imaging system. A depolarizer is coupled to the light source in the source arm of the optical imaging system and is configured to substantially depolarize the light from the light source. Related methods and controllers are also provided.
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