A Cylindrical Microlens With An Internally Reflective Surface And A Method Of Fabrication

Patent · Tue Sep 27 00:00:00 EDT 2005

OSTI ID:880308

Beach, Raymond J ^[1]; Freitas, Barry L ^[1]

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1. Livermore, CA

A fast (high numerical aperture) cylindrical microlens, which includes an internally reflective surface, that functions to deviate the direction of the light that enters the lens from its original propagation direction is employed in optically conditioning laser diodes, laser diode arrays and laser diode bars.

• Research Organization: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-48
• Assignee: The Regents of the University of California (Oakland, CA)
• Patent Number(s): US 6948341
• Application Number: 10/741047
• OSTI ID: 880308
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English