Homogenizing optical fiber apparatus and systems employing the same
US8831396B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 31, 2011 |
| Grant date | Sep 9, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 28, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01S3/094053
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A beam homogenizing apparatus includes at least one flexible optical fiber for receiving light, the flexible optical fiber including a homogenizing output portion having a tileable cross-section, the output portion for producing a substantially homogenized intensity profile for light emitted therefrom.
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