Precision polarization optimized optical beam processor
US7869127B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 17, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jan 11, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 17, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06E3/00
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method, element and system are provide for efficiently, accurately and without significant contribution of noise, splitting a beam of radiation or combining beams of radiation. In one embodiment of the invention, a beamsplitter front surface partially reflects incident radiation and refracts the rest of the radiation. The refracted radiation is completely reflected at a back surface of the beamsplitter and is completely refracted producing a parallel beam without creating any stray radiation or optical noise. This is accomplished using a p-polarized input beam and a Brewster angle geometry.
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