Protective coating for optical elements
US9703014B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 2, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jul 11, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 2, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/3624
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An optical element devices and method are described herein. An example optical device may include an optical element. The optical element may have an optical path material to allow a light to pass therethrough. The optical path material may have a first end portion with a first end surface, a second end portion with a second end surface, and a middle portion between the first and second end portions with an interior and an exterior surface. A coating may be disposed along the exterior surface and diffused into the optical path material. The coating may minimize leakage of the light from the interior through the exterior surface.
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