High power laser imaging systems
US9429742B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 1, 2012 |
| Grant date | Aug 30, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 22, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B19/0052
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An imaging system for use with an input light beam having power of 2 kW or greater and a predetermined intensity profile across at least on axis transverse to a propagation axis thereof, includes a mask disposed in relation to the input light beam, the mask configured to direct selected portions of the input light beam, and an optical relay disposed in relation to the mask and configured to reflectively direct the selected portions of the input light beam to a target.
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