Lasers with beam-shape modification
US9401582B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 7, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jul 26, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 7, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01S2301/18
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A beam control structure for semiconductor lasers that allows modification of the shape of a beam allowing, for example, higher coupling into an optical fiber. The structure may comprise one or more of a tilted patio, a staircase, a reflective roof, and a reflective sidewall.
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