Fast-axis collimator array
US8570657B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 8, 2011 |
| Grant date | Oct 29, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 17, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01S5/405
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A micro-optical element for use with an edge-emitting laser diode bar stack, the element comprising a plurality of spaced apart fast-axis collimators formed as a monolithic array, wherein the spacing between the collimators in the fast-axis varies across the micro-optic element. A method of manufacturing a micro-optical element for use with a laser diode bar stack, using a wavelength stabilized CO2 laser is also described.
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