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Wavefront correction system

US7672056B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 14, 2008
Grant dateMar 2, 2010
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Expiry dateOct 14, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02F2203/18
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A wavefront correction system using a dual frequency liquid crystal spatial light modulator to vary phase relationships of a wavefront is disclosed. A light beam from the dual frequency liquid crystal spatial light modulator can be split into a reference beam and a plurality of measurement beams to enhance a speed and/or accuracy of phase measurement. A temperature of the dual frequency liquid crystal spatial light modulator can be sensed to facilitate temperature control and/or temperature compensation, so as to enhance the accuracy associated with use of the crossover frequency used to control the dual frequency liquid crystal spatial light modulator.

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