18744804. OPTICAL ASSEMBLY FOR LASER GENERATOR simplified abstract (KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.)
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OPTICAL ASSEMBLY FOR LASER GENERATOR
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Inventor(s)
GABRIEL Block of COLORADO SPRINGS CO (US)
KENNETH P. Grace of WOODLAND PARK CO (US)
OPTICAL ASSEMBLY FOR LASER GENERATOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18744804 titled 'OPTICAL ASSEMBLY FOR LASER GENERATOR
The abstract describes methods and devices for an optical assembly for a laser generator, including a prism and a plano-convex lens to manipulate beam divergence and aspect ratios.
- The optical assembly includes a prism with a bottom surface to receive a first beam and a hypotenuse surface to transmit a second beam with a different aspect ratio.
- A plano-convex lens is used to transmit the second beam to a coupler, which changes the beam divergence to create different aspect ratios at different distances.
- The combination of the prism and lens effectively alters the beam properties for specific applications.
Potential Applications: - Laser cutting and engraving machines - Medical devices for laser surgery - Industrial laser processing equipment
Problems Solved: - Controlling beam divergence and aspect ratios - Optimizing laser beam properties for specific applications
Benefits: - Improved precision in laser applications - Enhanced efficiency in laser processing - Versatile beam manipulation capabilities
Commercial Applications: Optimized Laser Systems for Various Industries
Prior Art: Prior research may include studies on beam manipulation techniques in laser systems and optical assemblies.
Frequently Updated Research: Ongoing research on advanced beam manipulation technologies in laser systems.
Questions about Optical Assembly for Laser Generator: 1. How does the combination of the prism and plano-convex lens affect beam divergence? 2. What are the key advantages of using a coupler in the optical assembly for laser generators?
Original Abstract Submitted
Methods and devices for an optical assembly for a laser generator comprise: a laser source producing a first beam of light and an optical assembly. The optical assembly comprises a prism. The prism has a bottom surface configured to receive a first beam at an incoming angle of incidence relative to a first surface normal, and a hypotenuse surface configured to transmit, at an exit angle relative to a second surface normal, a second beam having a second aspect ratio. The optical assembly further comprises a plano-convex lens configured to transmit the second beam to a coupler. The coupler comprises a first coupling plane at a first distance from the plano- convex lens and a second coupling plane at a second distance from the plano-convex lens. The combination of the prism and the plano-convex lens is configured to change the beam divergence, so that the first coupling plane has a third aspect ratio and the second coupling plane has a fourth aspect ratio.
