Wavelength tuning source based on a rotatable reflector
US7949019B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 17, 2008 |
| Grant date | May 24, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 10, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01S3/105
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus and source arrangement for filtering an electromagnetic radiation can be provided which may include at least one spectral separating arrangement configured to physically separate one or more components of the electromagnetic radiation based on a frequency of the electromagnetic radiation. The apparatus and source arrangement may also have at least one continuously rotating optical arrangement, e.g., polygonal scanning mirror and spinning reflector disk scanner, which is configured to receive at least one signal that is associated with the one or more components. Further, the apparatus and source arrangement can include at least one beam selecting arrangement configured to receive the signal.
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