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Uniformity adjustment method for a diode-laser line-projector

US9400391B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 27, 2012
Grant dateJul 26, 2016
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Expiry dateFeb 16, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B27/0966
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

In a line projector a diode-laser beam having an elliptical cross-section is projected onto a Powell lens which spreads the beam to form a line of light. Distribution of power along the line of light is adjusted by rotating the diode-laser beam with respect to the Powell lens.

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