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Method of adjusting a Luneburg lens
Assignee: Canon Inc
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Filing: 1981-04-15
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Granted: 1983-01-18
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Expires: 2001-04-15
Abstract
Abstract A method for forming a Luneburg lens having a predetermined focal length on an optical waveguide includes fabricating the lens on a waveguide from a photorefractive material and then exposing the lens to energy radiation, particularly ultra violet light, to thereby adjust the refractive index until the predetermined focal length is established.
Inventors
- 👤 Carl M. Verber
- 👤 Van E. Wood
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 11:22
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02B; G02B3/00; G02B27/00; G02B27/62; G02B6/00; G02B6/10; G02B6/12; G02B6/122; G02B6/124; G02B6/1245
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
63 words
A method for forming a Luneburg lens having a predetermined focal length, said method comprising the steps of: fabricating a Luneburg lens overlay on a waveguide from a photorefractive material; and exposing said fabricated Luneburg lens to energy radiation of a wavelength sufficient to vary the focal length of the Luneburg lens until the focal length thereof is adjusted to the predetermined value.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
63 words
A method for forming a Luneburg lens having a predetermined focal length, said method comprising the steps of: fabricating a Luneburg lens overlay on a waveguide from a photorefractive material; and exposing said fabricated Luneburg lens to energy radiation of a wavelength sufficient to vary the focal length of the Luneburg lens until the focal length thereof is adjusted to the predetermined value.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
A method according to claim 1, wherein said lens is subjected to U.V. light.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
A method according to claim 1, wherein said lens material comprises As 2 S 3 .
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
A method according to claim 3, further comprising the step of covering said adjusted Luneburg lens with a protective coating which protects said lens from external radiation.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
A method according to claim 1, further comprising the step of covering said adjusted Luneburg lens with a protective coating which protects said lens from external radiation.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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