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Two-dimensional optical scanner and light stimulus apparatus

US8643924B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 6, 2012
Grant dateFeb 4, 2014
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Expiry dateAug 1, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02F1/33
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Two-dimensional optical scanner includes: a first acousto-optical deflector (AOD) and a second AOD that deflects light according to a signal; a first driving unit that rotates the first AOD around axis perpendicular to a first plane including the light on and light from the first AOD; a first prism that is arranged adjacent to an emission end of the first AOD and compensates angular dispersion of the light; a second driving unit that rotates the second AOD around axis perpendicular to a second plane including the light on and light from the second AOD and perpendicular to the first plane; a second prism that is arranged adjacent to an emission end of the second AOD and compensates angular dispersion of the light; and a relay lens that allows the emission end of the first AOD and an incident end of the second AOD to be optically conjugate.

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