Title:
【発明の名称】レーザービームを均質化する光ファイバー装置
Document Type and Number:
Japanese Patent JP2000502191
Kind Code:
A
Abstract:
PCT No. PCT/FR96/01251 Sec. 371 Date Jan. 21, 1998 Sec. 102(e) Date Jan. 21, 1998 PCT Filed Aug. 6, 1996 PCT Pub. No. WO97/07423 PCT Pub. Date Feb. 27, 1997An optical device for homogenizing a laser beam is described. Such a device is commonly used in the surface treatment of an object. The device consists of front lenses that are bonded together to form an assembly of lenses that breaks the laser light into multiple beams. This results in the homogenization of the gaussian profile of the beam intensity as viewed perpendicular to the beam's propagation. Advantageously the matrix of lenses is formed using groves or bevels in a manner that minimizes losses resulting from light impinging on glue disposed upon the entire lateral surface of the front lenses. In the invention gaps between front lenses that cause interference with the light path are eliminated. This gap free bonding is accomplished by filling the groves or bevels with glue, inserting a rod or wire into the grove to assemble the front lenses in a support frame, bonding a grill to assembled front lenses, or by using a combination of gluing with a support frame.
Inventors:
Godard Bruno
Stall Robert
Stall Robert
Application Number:
JP50898497A
Publication Date:
February 22, 2000
Filing Date:
August 06, 1996
Export Citation:
Assignee:
Societe de Producucione de Le Cherche Aprique
International Classes:
B23K26/06; G02B3/00; G02B7/02; G02B15/00; G02B27/09; B23K26/00; (IPC1-7): G02B27/09; G02B15/00; G02B6/28; G02B3/00; B23K26/00
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
Yamato Tsutsui (2 outside)