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Integrated monolithic optical bench containing 3-D curved optical elements and methods of its fabrication

US9046690B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 19, 2012
Grant dateJun 2, 2015
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Expiry dateApr 20, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/3516
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An optical system, such as an integrated monolithic optical bench, includes a three-dimensional curved optical element etched in a substrate such that the optical axis of the optical system lies within the substrate and is parallel to the plane of the substrate.

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