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Homogenizing optical fiber apparatus and systems employing the same

US8831396B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 31, 2011
Grant dateSep 9, 2014
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Expiry dateJan 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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