Waymo llc (20240184017). Anti-Reflection Coated Lens for Fast Axis Collimation simplified abstract
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Anti-Reflection Coated Lens for Fast Axis Collimation
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Yeh-Jiun Tung of Sunnyvale CA (US)
James Dunphy of San Jose CA (US)
Hongqin Shi of San Jose CA (US)
Anti-Reflection Coated Lens for Fast Axis Collimation - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240184017 titled 'Anti-Reflection Coated Lens for Fast Axis Collimation
Simplified Explanation
The optical system described in the patent application consists of a light emitter, an optical waveguide, and a lens that connects the light emitter to the optical waveguide. The lens has multiple surfaces, including a convex surface facing the light emitter and a flat surface that can serve as a mounting surface.
- The lens acts as a fast axis collimation (FAC) lens.
- The flat surface of the lens can be used to mount it on a substrate.
- The convex surface of the lens includes an anti-reflection coating.
- The lens optically couples the light emitter to the optical waveguide.
Potential Applications: This technology can be used in optical communication systems, medical devices, and industrial equipment where precise light coupling is required.
Problems Solved: The optical system solves the problem of efficiently coupling light from a light emitter to an optical waveguide with minimal loss.
Benefits: The system provides high optical efficiency, precise light coupling, and can be easily integrated into various devices and systems.
Commercial Applications: This technology can be applied in telecommunications, medical imaging devices, laser systems, and other industries requiring efficient light transmission.
Prior Art: Prior art related to this technology may include similar optical coupling systems using lenses and waveguides in various applications.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in lens technology, optical communication systems, and applications of waveguides in different industries.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the anti-reflection coating on the convex surface of the lens improve optical efficiency? 2. What are the specific industries that can benefit the most from this optical system?
Original Abstract Submitted
an optical system comprises a light emitter, an optical waveguide, and a lens that optically couples the light emitter to the optical waveguide. the lens has a long axis and a plurality of surfaces surrounding the long axis, the plurality of surfaces including a convex surface and a flat surface. the convex surface faces the light emitter such that light emitted by the light emitter enters the lens through the convex surface. in some examples, the lens serves as a fast axis collimation (fac) lens. in some examples, the flat surface serves as a mounting surface to mount the lens on a substrate such that the convex surface faces the light emitter and an output surface of the lens opposite the convex surface faces the optical waveguide. in some examples, the convex surface includes an anti-reflection coating.
