LIGHT SCANNING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

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LIGHT SCANNING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240310748 titled 'LIGHT SCANNING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

Simplified Explanation:

The patent application describes an apparatus with a fine structure that changes the polarization state of light from a source, a deflecting unit to scan a surface, and an optical system to guide the deflected light to the surface.

The apparatus includes an element with a fine structure that alters the polarization of light.
A deflecting unit is used to scan a surface in a main scanning direction.
An optical system guides the deflected light to the scanned surface.
The fine structure consists of protruding portions arranged in a specific pattern.

Key Features and Innovation:

Fine structure on the element changes the polarization of light.
Deflecting unit scans a surface in a main scanning direction.
Optical system guides deflected light to the scanned surface.
Fine structure includes protruding portions arranged in a specific pattern.

Potential Applications:

This technology could be used in:

Laser scanning systems
Optical communication devices
Imaging systems

Problems Solved:

Efficient scanning of surfaces
Precise control of light polarization
Enhanced optical system performance

Benefits:

Improved scanning accuracy
Enhanced polarization control
Increased optical system efficiency

Commercial Applications:

Title: Advanced Laser Scanning Technology for Optimal Imaging

This technology could have commercial applications in:

Medical imaging devices
Industrial inspection systems
Aerospace equipment

Prior Art:

Further research can be conducted in the field of laser scanning technology and optical systems to explore prior art related to this innovation.

Frequently Updated Research:

Stay updated on advancements in laser scanning technology, optical systems, and fine structure manipulation for improved performance.

Questions about Laser Scanning Technology:

1. How does this technology improve scanning accuracy compared to traditional methods? 2. What are the potential limitations of using fine structures to change the polarization of light in optical systems?

Original Abstract Submitted

provided is an apparatus including: an element in which a fine structure changing a polarization state of a light flux from a light source is formed on at least one of an incident surface or an exit surface thereof; a deflecting unit deflecting light flux that has passed through optical element to scan a scanned surface in a main scanning direction; and an optical system guiding light flux deflected by deflecting unit to scanned surface, wherein fine structure includes a plurality of protruding portions each extending in a first direction, the plurality of protruding portions being arrayed in a second direction perpendicular to first direction, and wherein the following condition is satisfied: