A PANEL STRUCTURE FOR RECEIVING LIGHT AND GENERATING ELECTRICITY

The present disclosure provides a panel structure for receiving light and generating electricity. The panel structure comprises a panel material that has a light receiving surface. The panel material is at least partially transmissive for light having a wavelength in the visible wavelength range. The panel structure further comprises a photovoltaic material being positioned in or at the panel material. The photovoltaic material is distributed between transmissive areas that are void of the photovoltaic material such that features of the photovoltaic material are sufficiently narrow to be at least largely invisible to the naked eye.

A DEVICE FOR SELECTING SPECIFIC MATTER

The present disclosure provides an optical device for selecting specific matter, such as plant matter. The device comprises a light source for emitting light having at least (3) wavelengths and for generating a combined beam of light having the at least 3 wavelengths. The device further comprises an optical element for directing a plurality of light beams towards matter including the specific matter. The optical element has first surface portions through which in use the plurality of component light beams are directed to the matter including the specific matter. Each component light beam is directed through a respective first surface portion that has an optical property that is selected so that light intensity differences between the component light beams are reduced. The optical device also comprises an optical filter for filtering reflected component light beams such that an intensity of light is reduced in a wavelengths range outside one or more wavelengths ranges that include the at least three wavelengths. Further, the optical device comprises a detector for detecting the reflected component light beams.

A SPECTRALLY SELECTIVE PANEL

The present disclosure provides a spectrally selective panel that comprises a first panel portion that is at least partially transmissive for light having a wavelength in the visible wavelength range. The panel also comprises a first reflective component that is arranged to reflect incident light within an infrared (IR) wavelength band and within an ultraviolet (UV) wavelength band while being at least partially transmissive for light having a wavelength within the visible wavelength band.

A SPECTRALLY SELECTIVE PANEL

The present disclosure provides a spectrally selective panel that is at least partially transmissive for radiation having a wavelength within the visible wavelengths range. The panel has a receiving surface for receiving incident radiation and comprises at least one reflective component that is arranged to reflect a portion of received incident radiation that penetrated through a depth portion of the panel to the reflective component. The at least one reflective component may comprise a series of reflective portions that are inclined relative to the receiving surface such that at least a portion of the reflected radiation is re-directed within and along the panel. Certain embodiments comprise means to redirect internally reflected light for illuminating a room or region.

A device for selecting specific matter

The present disclosure provides an optical device for selecting specific matter, such as plant matter. The device comprises a light source for emitting light having at least (3) wavelengths and for generating a combined beam of light having the at least 3 wavelengths. The device further comprises an optical element for directing a plurality of light beams towards matter including the specific matter. The optical element has first surface portions through which in use the plurality of component light beams are directed to the matter including the specific matter. Each component light beam is directed through a respective first surface portion that has an optical property that is selected so that light intensity differences between the component light beams are reduced. The optical device also comprises an optical filter for filtering reflected component light beams such that an intensity of light is reduced in a wavelengths range outside one or more wavelengths ranges that include the at ...

CATHETER SYSTEM AND METHOD OF ABLATING A TISSUE

A catheter system for ablating a tissue portion of a body and visualising the ablation in real time, the system comprising a means for generating an optical imaging beam, a catheter including a catheter tip assembly comprising an array of first optical fibres for carrying the optical imaging beam and an ablating means, wherein the catheter tip assembly is adapted to direct said beam onto the tissue portion and capture a reflected portion of the optical imaging beam from the tissue portion. The system further includes a first switching means for switching the optical imaging beam between a plurality of the first optical fibres in the array and a means for processing the reflected portion of the optical imaging beam to account for variations in length between the first optical fibres.

A SPECTRALLY SELECTIVE PANEL

The present invention disclosure provides a spectrally selective panel that comprises a first material being at least partially transmissive for light having a wavelength in the visible wavelength range and being arranged for guiding suitable light. Further, the panel comprises a diffractive element being positioned in, at or in the proximity of the first material. The diffractive element is arranged to deflect predominantly light having a wavelength in an IR wavelength band. The first material is arranged and the diffractive element is oriented such that at least a portion of energy associated with IR light incident from a transversal direction of the spectrally selective panel is directed along the panel towards a side portion of the panel.

OPTICAL PERCEPTION SYSTEM AND PROCEDURE FOR THE DISTINCTION OF PLANTS

OPTICAL SIGNAL SPLITTER

A device for selecting specific matter

The present disclosure provides an optical device for selecting specific matter, such as plant matter. The device comprises a light source for emitting light having at least (3) wavelengths and for generating a combined beam of light having the at least 3 wavelengths. The device further comprises an optical element for directing a plurality of light beams towards matter including the specific matter. The optical element has first surface portions through which in use the plurality of component light beams are directed to the matter including the specific matter. Each component light beam is directed through a respective first surface portion that has an optical property that is selected so that light intensity differences between the component light beams are reduced. The optical device also comprises an optical filter for filtering reflected component light beams such that an intensity of light is reduced in a wavelengths range outside one or more wavelengths ranges that include the at ...

A multiport variable optical attenuator architecture, and parts thereof

OPTICAL SENSING SYSTEM AND OPTICAL DEVICES THEREFOR

A sensing system comprises a light source having three or more distinct w avelengths for illuminating a plurality of distinct areas in a field of view , a sensor for measuring the reflectance of the distinct areas at each of th e distinct wavelengths, and an identifier for identifying at least one objec t in the field of view from the measured reflectance at each of the waveleng ths.

A DEVICE FOR SELECTING SPECIFIC MATTER

The present disclosure provides an optical device for selecting specific matter, such as plant matter. The device comprises a light source for emitting light having at least (3) wavelengths and for generating a combined beam of light having the at least 3 wavelengths. The device further comprises an optical element for directing a plurality of light beams towards matter including the specific matter. The optical element has first surface portions through which in use the plurality of component light beams are directed to the matter including the specific matter. Each component light beam is directed through a respective first surface portion that has an optical property that is selected so that light intensity differences between the component light beams are reduced. The optical device also comprises an optical filter for filtering reflected component light beams such that an intensity of light is reduced in a wavelengths range outside one or more wavelengths ranges that include the at ...

A multiport variable optical attenuator architecture, and parts thereof

DYNAMIC MULTIFUNCTION, MULTICHANNEL OPTICAL DEVICE

A spectrally selective panel

The present disclosure provides a spectrally selective panel that comprises a first panel portion that is at least partially transmissive for light having a wavelength in the visible wavelength range. The panel also comprises a first reflective component that is arranged to reflect incident light within an infrared (IR) wavelength band and within an ultraviolet (UV) wavelength band while being at least partially transmissive for light having a wavelength within the visible wavelength band.

A device for generating electric energy

The present disclosure provides a device for generating electric energy. The device comprises a panel that is at least partially transmissive for visible light. The panel has a receiving surface for receiving incident light and is arranged such that a portion of the incident light is redirected towards regions that are at edges or side portions of the panel. The device further comprises a plurality of photovoltaic elements positioned at or in the proximity of the edges or side portions of the panel. Each of the plurality of photovoltaic elements is electrically parallel connected to another one of the plurality of photovoltaic elements and the device is arranged to generate the electricity from at least a portion of the redirected incident light.

A panel structure for receiving light and generating electricity

The present disclosure provides a panel structure for receiving light and generating electricity. The panel structure comprises a panel material that has a light receiving surface. The panel material is at least partially transmissive for light having a wavelength in the visible wavelength range. The panel structure further comprises a photovoltaic material being positioned in or at the panel material. The photovoltaic material is distributed between transmissive areas that are void of the photovoltaic material such that features of the photovoltaic material are sufficiently narrow to be at least largely invisible to the naked eye.

OPTICAL SENSING SYSTEM AND OPTICAL DEVICES THEREFOR

A sensing system comprises a light source having three or more distinct wavelengths for illuminating a plurality of distinct areas in a field of view, a sensor for measuring the reflectance of the distinct areas at each of the distinct wavelengths, and an identifier for identifying at least one object in the field of view from the measured reflectance at each of the wavelengths.

Apparatus and method relating to time-delay systems for phased-array antennas

A time-delay system (10) for a phased-array antenna receiver comprises: a plurality of planar delay elements (50a-z), each arranged to be connected to a different antenna element (30a- z) of the phased-array antenna and each arranged to provide an electrical output signal, and a combiner (70) arranged to receive the electrical output signals from each of the plurality of planar delay elements (50a-z) and to produce a composite output signal. Each planar delay element (50a-z) comprises: an input for receiving an electrical input signal from the antenna element (30a-z) to which the planar delay element (50a-z) is arranged to be connected, a laser (100) for producing a light beam; a modulator arranged to modulate the laser's light beam according to the electrical input signal received from said antenna element (30a-z), and a planar waveguide (110) on a first substrate (140). The waveguide (110) is arranged to guide the laser's light beam. The waveguide (110) includes a plurality of optical ...

A spectrally selective panel

The present invention disclosure provides a spectrally selective panel that comprises a first material being at least partially transmissive for light having a wavelength in the visible wavelength range and being arranged for guiding suitable light. Further, the panel comprises a diffractive element being positioned in, at or in the proximity of the first material. The diffractive element is arranged to deflect predominantly light having a wavelength in an IR wavelength band. The first material is arranged and the diffractive element is oriented such that at least a portion of energy associated with IR light incident from a transversal direction of the spectrally selective panel is directed along the panel towards a side portion of the panel.

A spectrally selective panel

The present invention disclosure provides a spectrally selective panel that comprises a first material being at least partially transmissive for light having a wavelength in the visible wavelength range and being arranged for guiding suitable light. Further, the panel comprises a diffractive element being positioned in, at or in the proximity of the first material. The diffractive element is arranged to deflect predominantly light having a wavelength in an IR wavelength band. The first material is arranged and the diffractive element is oriented such that at least a portion of energy associated with IR light incident from a transversal direction of the spectrally selective panel is directed along the panel towards a side portion of the panel.

Method for fabricating micro-lens and micro-lens integrated optoelectronic devices using selective etch of compound semiconductor

Provided are a method of fabricating a microlens using selective etching of a compound semi-conductor and a method of fabricating a photoelectric device having the microlens. The formation of the microlens includes patterning a compound semiconductor layer and removing a lateral surface of the compound semiconductor layer to form a roughly hemispheric lens. The lateral surface of the compound semiconductor layer is removed by a digital alloy method. In particular, the lateral surface of the compound semiconductor layer is removed by a wet etching process.

OPTICAL CONNECTION COMPONENT FOR TRANSMITTING DATA OF PREDETERMINED CAPACITY AND MORE

PURPOSE: An optical connection component is provided to emit a modulated light beam in response to an electrical signal by adding a solid state laser component thereto. CONSTITUTION: An optical lens(22) is formed at a predetermined position for reducing divergence of an emitted light beam. The optical lens is not moved with respect to a solid state laser component. An optical waveguide includes a first end and a second end. The first end is positioned to couple the modulated beam from the optical lens to a core(18). A receiver is formed to receive the modulated beam from the second end of the optical waveguide. The receiver is arranged to convert the modulated beam to a corresponding electrical signal. © KIPO 2009 ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ABLATING A TISSUE

A method of ablating a tissue comprising: (i) applying ablation energy to the tissue; (ii) applying light to the tissue and capturing an optical signal reflected therefrom; and (iii) monitoring the optical signal for a change indicative of an increased risk of a steam pop occurring in the tissue.

WAVELENGTH-TUNABLE LASER SYSTEM

A wavelength-tunable laser system includes an optical fiber collimator array having at least two ports, an optical amplifier connected to one port of an optical fiber, an optical coupler for coupling light incident from the optical amplifier and transmitting the coupled light to another port, a diffraction grating plate for guiding each wavelength component of light incident from the optical fiber collimator array in a different direction, and an Opto-Very Large Scale Integration (Opto-VLSI) processor. 1. A wavelength-tunable laser system , comprising:an optical fiber collimator array comprising at least two ports;an optical amplifier connected to one port of the optical fiber collimator array;an optical coupler that couples light incident from the optical amplifier and transmits the coupled light to another port;a diffraction grating plate that guides each wavelength component of light incident from the optical fiber collimator array in a different direction; andan Opto-Very Large Scale Integration (Opto-VLSI) processor that feeds back light of a specific wavelength among guided wavelength components to the optical amplifier and forms a desired hologram pattern by applying an electric current through a data decoder and an address decoder.2. The wavelength-tunable laser system of claim 1 , further comprising:a polarization controller provided between the other port and the optical coupler.3. The wavelength-tunable laser system of claim 1 , further comprising:a lens provided between the optical fiber collimator array and the diffraction grating plate.4. The wavelength-tunable laser system of claim 1 , further comprising:a lens provided between the diffraction grating plate and the Opto-VLSI processor.5. The wavelength-tunable laser system of claim 4 , wherein the lens comprises a plurality of cylindrical lenses and an integrated cylindrical lens.6. The wavelength-tunable laser system of claim 1 , further comprising:a plurality of cylindrical lenses provided between ...

A panel structure for receiving light and generating electricity

The present disclosure provides a panel structure for receiving light and generating electricity. The panel structure comprises a panel material that has a light receiving surface. The panel material is at least partially transmissive for light having a wavelength in the visible wavelength range. The panel structure further comprises a photovoltaic material being positioned in or at the panel material. The photovoltaic material is distributed between transmissive areas that are void of the photovoltaic material such that features of the photovoltaic material are sufficiently narrow to be at least largely invisible to the naked eye.

A detection system for detecting matter and distinguishing specific matter from other matter

The present disclosure provides a detection system for detecting matter and distinguishing specific matter from other matter. The detection system comprises a spectral analysis system configured to at least assist in determining whether matter comprises the specific matter based on an intensity of light reflected from the specific matter. The spectral analysis system comprises a light source capable of emitting light having at least one known wavelength or wavelength range. Further, the spectral analysis system comprises an optical element for directing the emitted light towards the matter. The spectral analysis system also comprises a detector for detecting light reflected from the matter and a spatial analysis stem. The spatial analysis system is configured to at least assist in determining whether the matter comprises the specific matter based on a shape of the matter. The spatial analysis system comprising an image capturing device for capturing an image of the matter. Further, the ...

FIBRE OPTIC ASSEMBLY

An optical fibre assembly (10) disposed within a catheter (12) for ablating mammalian, such as heart tissue. The optical fibre assembly has a plurality of optical cores (16A-16C), each core defining a leading end and a trailing end and being adapted to carry an optical imaging beam. An optical lens arrangement (25) is operatively connected to the leading end of the plurality of optical cores for causing divergence of the light beams emitted therefrom. The optical fibre assembly (10) creates a field of view by directing a plurality of said optical imaging beams onto a tissue portion and capturing a reflected portion of said beams. The divergence of the beams provides a greater field of view than may otherwise be provided.

A DEVICE FOR GENERATING ELECTRIC ENERGY

The present disclosure provides a device for generating electric energy. The device comprises a panel that is at least partially transmissive for visible light. The panel has a receiving surface for receiving incident light and is arranged such that a portion of the incident light is redirected towards regions that are at edges or side portions of the panel. The device further comprises a plurality of photovoltaic elements positioned at or in the proximity of the edges or side portions of the panel. Each of the plurality of photovoltaic elements is electrically parallel connected to another one of the plurality of photovoltaic elements and the device is arranged to generate the electricity from at least a portion of the redirected incident light.

Fibre optic assembly

An optical fibre assembly (10) disposed within a catheter (12) for ablating mammalian, such as heart tissue. The optical fibre assembly has a plurality of optical cores (16A-16C), each core defining a leading end and a trailing end and being adapted to carry an optical imaging beam. An optical lens arrangement (25) is operatively connected to the leading end of the plurality of optical cores for causing divergence of the light beams emitted therefrom. The optical fibre assembly (10) creates a field of view by directing a plurality of said optical imaging beams onto a tissue portion and capturing a reflected portion of said beams. The divergence of the beams provides a greater field of view than may otherwise be provided.

A SPECTRALLY SELECTIVE PANEL

The present disclosure provides a spectrally selective panel that comprises a first panel portion that is at least partially transmissive for light having a wavelength in the visible wavelength range. The panel also comprises a first reflective component that is arranged to reflect incident light within an infrared (IR) wavelength band and within an ultraviolet (UV) wavelength band while being at least partially transmissive for light having a wavelength within the visible wavelength band.

Sensing system and method for discriminating plant matter

A sensing system comprises a light source having three or more distinct wavelengths for illuminating a plurality of distinct areas in a field of view, a sensor for measuring the reflectance of the distinct areas at each of the distinct wavelengths, and an identifier for identifying at least one object in the field of view from the measured reflectance at each of the wavelengths.

Optical sensing system and optical devices therefor

A sensing system comprises a light source having three or more distinct wavelengths for illuminating a plurality of distinct areas in a field of view, a sensor for measuring the reflectance of the distinct areas at each of the distinct wavelengths, and an identifier for identifying at least one object in the field of view from the measured reflectance at each of the wavelengths.

Optical sensing system and optical devices therefor

Catheter system and method of ablating a tissue

A catheter system for ablating a tissue portion of a body and visualising the ablation in real time, the system comprising a means for generating an optical imaging beam, a catheter including a catheter tip assembly comprising an array of first optical fibres for carrying the optical imaging beam and an ablating means, wherein the catheter tip assembly is adapted to direct said beam onto the tissue portion and capture a reflected portion of the optical imaging beam from the tissue portion. The system further includes a first switching means for switching the optical imaging beam between a plurality of the first optical fibres in the array and a means for processing the reflected portion of the optical imaging beam to account for variations in length between the first optical fibres.

A SPECTRALLY SELECTIVE PANEL

The present invention disclosure provides a spectrally selective panel that comprises a first material being at least partially transmissive for light having a wavelength in the visible wavelength range and being arranged for guiding suitable light. Further, the panel comprises a diffractive element being positioned in, at or in the proximity of the first material. The diffractive element is arranged to deflect predominantly light having a wavelength in an IR wavelength band. The first material is arranged and the diffractive element is oriented such that at least a portion of energy associated with IR light incident from a transversal direction of the spectrally selective panel is directed along the panel towards a side portion of the panel.

A spectrally selective panel

The present invention disclosure provides a spectrally selective panel that comprises a first material being at least partially transmissive for light having a wavelength in the visible wavelength range and being arranged for guiding suitable light. Further, the panel comprises a diffractive element being positioned in, at or in the proximity of the first material. The diffractive element is arranged to deflect predominantly light having a wavelength in an IR wavelength band. The first material is arranged and the diffractive element is oriented such that at least a portion of energy associated with IR light incident from a transversal direction of the spectrally selective panel is directed along the panel towards a side portion of the panel.

Apparatus and method relating to time-delay systems for phased-array antennas

Method and system for ablating a tissue

A method of ablating a tissue comprising: (i) applying ablation energy to the tissue; (ii) applying light to the tissue and capturing an optical signal reflected therefrom; and (iii) monitoring the optical signal for a change indicative of an increased risk of a steam pop occurring in the tissue.

Magneto-opto micro-ring resonator and switch

An optical connection component

The present invention provides an optical connection component which comprises a solid state laser component for emitting a modulated beam of light in response to an applied electrical signal. The optical connection component also comprises an optical lens positioned relative to the solid state laser component at a predetermined position in which the optical lens reduces divergence of the emitted beam of light. The optical lens is formed at the predetermined position in a manner such that the optical lens is immobile relative to the solid state laser component. The optical connection component further comprises an optical waveguide having a core for guiding the light. The optical waveguide has first and second end-portions. The first end-portion is positioned for coupling the modulated light from the optical lens into the core. In addition, the optical connection component comprises a receiver for receiving the modulated light from the second end-portion of the optical waveguide and arranged for converting the modulated light into a corresponding electrical signal.

MULTIPORT OPTICAL AMPLIFIER WITH VCSEL PUMP ARRAY AND GAIN CONTROL

An optical connection component

A detection system for detecting matter and distinguishing specific matter from other matter

The present disclosure provides a detection system for detecting matter and distinguishing specific matter from other matter. The detection system comprises at least one light source arranged to emit one or more light beams having a known wavelength or wavelength range. Further, the detection system comprises at least one optical element configured to direct the one or more light beams onto a plurality of locations within an area of interest including the matter. The detection system also comprises a detector for detecting intensities of the one or more light beams reflected at the plurality of locations within the area of interest including the matter. In addition, the detection system comprises an outcome determination system. The system is arranged to obtain information indicative of at least a portion of a shape of at least some of the matter based on detected light intensities of the one or more light beams reflected at the plurality of locations. The system is also arranged to obtain ...

A module for transforming between a RF signal and a digital multiplexed optical signal

A device for generating electric energy

The present disclosure provides a device for generating electric energy. The device comprises a panel that is at least partially transmissive for visible light. The panel has a receiving surface for receiving incident light and is arranged such that a portion of the incident light is redirected towards regions that are at edges or side portions of the panel. The device further comprises a plurality of photovoltaic elements positioned at or in the proximity of the edges or side portions of the panel. Each of the plurality of photovoltaic elements is electrically parallel connected to another one of the plurality of photovoltaic elements and the device is arranged to generate the electricity from at least a portion of the redirected incident light.

Magneto-opto photonic crystal multilayer structure having enhanced faraday rotation with visible light

MAGNETO-OPTO PHOTONIC CRYSTAL MULTILAYER STRUCTURE HAVING ENHANCED FARADAY ROTATION WITH VISIBLE LIGHT

An apparatus, method, system, and computer-program product for producing magneto-optic materials in the blue and green wavelengths. The apparatus includes a substrate generally transparent to a light signal including a component at a predetermined visible frequency; a stack of optical multilayers overlying the substrate for transmitting the component with at least about forty percent power therethrough and having at least about twenty-four degrees of Faraday rotation per micron for the predetermined visible frequency less than about six hundred nanometers. The method includes processes for the manufacture and assembly of the disclosed materials, with the computer program product including machine-executable instructions for carrying out the disclosed methods. © KIPO & WIPO 2009 ...

A spectrally selective panel

The present disclosure provides a spectrally selective panel that comprises a first panel portion that is at least partially transmissive for light having a wavelength in the visible wavelength range. The panel also comprises a first reflective component that is arranged to reflect incident light within an infrared (IR) wavelength band and within an ultraviolet (UV) wavelength band while being at least partially transmissive for light having a wavelength within the visible wavelength band.

SPECTRALLY SELECTIVE PANEL

The present disclosure provides a spectrally selective panel that comprises a first panel portion that is at least partially transmissive for light having a wavelength in the visible wavelength range. The panel also comprises a first reflective component that is arranged to reflect incident light within an infrared (IR) wavelength band and within an ultraviolet (UV) wavelength band while being at least partially transmissive for light having a wavelength within the visible wavelength band. 1. A spectrally selective panel comprising:a first panel portion that is at least partially transmissive for light having a wavelength in the visible wavelength range; anda first reflective component that is arranged to reflect incident light within an infrared (IR) wavelength band and within an ultraviolet (UV) wavelength band while being largely transmissive for at least the majority of light having a wavelength within the visible wavelength band, the first reflective component being provided in the form of an optical interference coating that comprises layers of dielectric materials that are arranged such that within a wavelengths range from approximately 600 nm to approximately 800 nm the transmittance decreases from at least 60% to less than 10%.2. The spectrally selective panel of wherein the first reflective component is provided in the form an optical interference coating that comprises layers of dielectric materials that are arranged such that within a wavelengths range from approximately 600 nm to approximately 800 nm the transmittance decreases at least 80% to less than 5%.3. The spectrally selective panel of wherein the spectrally selective panel is arranged such that at least a portion of an energy associated with light incident from a transversal direction of the spectrally selective panel is reflected by the first reflective component and subsequently directed within the panel towards a side portion of the panel.4. The spectrally selective panel of comprising at ...

A multiport variable optical attenuator architecture, and parts thereof

There is provided a multiport variable optical attenuation architecture, including a first optical signal manipulating means coupled to the input means, to manipulate optical signals input thereto andoutput first manipulated optical signals; a second optical signal manipulating means arranged to receive the first manipulated optical signals from the first optical manipulating means, and to adaptively manipulate the received first manipulated optical signals input thereto so as to output second manipulated optical signals; and a third optical signal manipulating means arranged to receive the second manipulated optical signals, and to a predetermined manipulation of the second manipulated optical signals so as to output an attenuated signal.

A spectrally selective panel

The present disclosure provides a spectrally selective panel that comprises a first panel portion that is at least partially transmissive for light having a wavelength in the visible wavelength range. The panel also comprises a first reflective component that is arranged to reflect incident light within an infrared (IR) wavelength band and within an ultraviolet (UV) wavelength band while being at least partially transmissive for light having a wavelength within the visible wavelength band.

LIGHT CONNECTION SYSTEM WHICH USES LENSES HAVING CONVERGENCE PROPERTY

PURPOSE: A light connection system is provided to closely position lenses to vertical cavity surface emitting lasers components. CONSTITUTION: A light connection system(100) comprises VCSELs(Vertical cavity Surface Emitting Laser)(102,104) and light components including a plurality of light receivers which receives light. One and more light guiding components guide the light between the VCSELs and the light receivers. The VCSEL is arranged in order to emit a modulated optical beam responding to electric signals applied. The light connection system comprises lenses(114,116,118,120). The lenses are supported by holders(110,112) and are located between the VCSELs and RCE-PDs(Resonance Cavity Enhanced Photo Detector). COPYRIGHT KIPO 2012 ...

Wavelength-tunable laser system

A wavelength-tunable laser system includes an optical fiber collimator array having at least two ports, an optical amplifier connected to one port of an optical fiber, an optical coupler for coupling light incident from the optical amplifier and transmitting the coupled light to another port, a diffraction grating plate for guiding each wavelength component of light incident from the optical fiber collimator array in a different direction, and an Opto-Very Large Scale Integration (Opto-VLSI) processor.

A MULTIPORT VARIABLE OPTICAL ATTENUATOR ARCHITECTURE, AND PARTS THEREOF

There is provided a multiport variable optical attenuation architecture, including a first optical signal manipulating means coupled to the input means, to manipulate optical signals input thereto and output first manipulated optical signals; a second optical signal manipulating means arranged to receive the first manipulated optical signals from the first optical manipulating means, and to adaptively manipulate the received first manipulated optical signals input thereto so as to output second manipulated optical signals; and a third optical signal manipulating means arranged to receive the second manipulated optical signals, and to a predetermined manipulation of the second manipulated optical signals so as to output an attenuated signal. © KIPO & WIPO 2007 ...

DEVICE FOR GENERATING ELECTRIC ENERGY

The present disclosure provides a device for generating electric energy. The device comprises a panel that is at least partially transmissive for visible light. The panel has a receiving surface for receiving incident light and is arranged such that a portion of the incident light is redirected towards regions that are at edges or side portions of the panel. The device further comprises a plurality of photovoltaic elements positioned at or in the proximity of the edges or side portions of the panel. Each of the plurality of photovoltaic elements is electrically parallel connected to another one of the plurality of photovoltaic elements and the device is arranged to generate the electricity from at least a portion of the redirected incident light. 1. A window for a building , the window comprising:a panel that is at least partially transmissive for visible light, the panel having a receiving surface for receiving incident light and being arranged such that a portion of the incident light is redirected towards regions that are at edges of the panel;first and second photovoltaic elements each comprising photovoltaic modules having a plurality of series-connected photovoltaic cells and being positioned at and along the same edge of the panel, the first photovoltaic element being substantially perpendicular to the second photovoltaic element and substantially parallel to the edge of the panel, the second photovoltaic element being positioned parallel below and oriented along the receiving surface of the panel to receive light that is redirected through the area in the proximity of the edge, the first photovoltaic element facing the edge and being positioned to receive light that is redirected through the edge, the first photovoltaic element having a width that is larger than a thickness of the panel and being positioned such that at least a portion of light that is guided towards the edge of the panel, but is scattered out of the panel in the proximity of the edge, is ...

A DEVICE FOR SELECTING SPECIFIC MATTER

CATHETER SYSTEM AND METHOD OF ABLATING A TISSUE

Spectrally selective panel

The present disclosure provides a spectrally selective panel that comprises a first panel portion that is at least partially transmissive for light having a wavelength in the visible wavelength range. The panel also comprises a first reflective component that is arranged to reflect incident light within an infrared (IR) wavelength band and within an ultraviolet (UV) wavelength band while being at least partially transmissive for light having a wavelength within the visible wavelength band.

OPTICAL CONNECTION COMPONENT

The present invention provides an optical connection component which comprises a solid state laser component for emitting a modulated beam of light in response to an applied electrical signal. The optical connection component also comprises an optical lens positioned relative to the solid state laser component at a predetermined position in which the optical lens reduces divergence of the emitted beam of light. The optical lens is formed at the predetermined position in a manner such that the optical lens is immobile relative to the solid state laser component. The optical connection component further comprises an optical waveguide having a core for guiding the light. The optical waveguide has first and second end-portions. The first end-portion is positioned for coupling the modulated light from the optical lens into the core. In addition, the optical connection component comprises a receiver for receiving the modulated light from the second end-portion of the optical waveguide and arranged ...

Device for generating electric energy

The present disclosure provides a device for generating electric energy. The device comprises a panel that is at least partially transmissive for visible light. The panel has a receiving surface for receiving incident light and is arranged such that a portion of the incident light is redirected towards regions that are at edges or side portions of the panel. The device further comprises a plurality of photovoltaic elements positioned at or in the proximity of the edges or side portions of the panel. Each of the plurality of photovoltaic elements is electrically parallel connected to another one of the plurality of photovoltaic elements and the device is arranged to generate the electricity from at least a portion of the redirected incident light.

Panel structure for receiving light and generating electricity

The present disclosure provides a panel structure for receiving light and generating electricity. The panel structure comprises a panel material that has a light receiving surface. The panel material is at least partially transmissive for light having a wavelength in the visible wavelength range. The panel structure further comprises a photovoltaic material being positioned in or at the panel material. The photovoltaic material is distributed between transmissive areas that are void of the photovoltaic material such that features of the photovoltaic material are sufficiently narrow to be at least largely invisible to the naked eye.

AN OPTICAL CONNECTION SYSTEM

The present disclosure provides an optical connection system which comprises optical components that include a plurality of vertical cavity surface emitting lasers (VCSELs) for emitting modulated light in response to applied electrical signals and a plurality of receivers for receiving the emitted light. The optical components are arranged in at least two monolithically integrated modules each comprising at least two of the optical components. The optical connection system further comprises at least one light guiding component for guiding the light between the VCSELs and the receivers. The optical connection system also comprises coupling elements for coupling the at least one light guiding component to the monolithically integrated modules such that in use light is transmitted between modules via the at least one light guiding component. 1. An optical connection system comprising:optical components comprising a plurality of vertical cavity surface emitting lasers (VCSELs) for emitting modulated light in response to applied electrical signals and a plurality of receivers for receiving the emitted light, the optical components being arranged in at least two monolithically integrated modules each comprising at least two of the optical components;at least one light guiding component for guiding the light between the VCSELs and the receivers; andcoupling elements for coupling the at least one light guiding component to the monolithically integrated modules such that in use light is transmitted between modules via the at least one light guiding component.2. The optical connection system of wherein the coupling elements comprise bores claim 1 , the coupling elements being arranged to couple the modules to the at least one light guiding component such that light transmitted between the VCSELs and receivers is directed through the bores.3. The optical connection system of wherein each bore of the coupling elements has a first and a second bore portion and the first bore ...

Magneto-opto photonic crystal multiplayer structure having enhanced Faraday rotation with visible light

An apparatus, method, system, and computer-program product for producing magneto-optic materials in the blue and green wavelengths. The apparatus includes a substrate generally transparent to a light signal including a component at a predetermined visible frequency; a stack of optical multilayers overlying the substrate for transmitting the component with at least about forty percent power therethrough and having at least about twenty-four degrees of Faraday rotation per micron for the predetermined visible frequency less than about six hundred nanometers. The method includes processes for the manufacture and assembly of the disclosed materials, with the computer program product including machine-executable instructions for carrying out the disclosed methods.

An optical connection component

The present invention provides an optical connection component which comprises a solid state laser component for emitting a modulated beam of light in response to an applied electrical signal. The optical connection component also comprises an optical lens positioned relative to the solid state laser component at a predetermined position in which the optical lens reduces divergence of the emittedbeam of light. The optical lens is formed at the predetermined position in a manner such that the optical lens is immobile relative to the solid state laser component. The optical connection component further comprises an optical waveguide having a core for guiding the light. The optical waveguide has first and second end-portions. The first end-portion is positioned for coupling the modulated light from the optical lens into the core. In addition, the optical connection component comprises a receiver for receiving the modulated light from the second end-portion of the optical waveguide and arranged ...

PANEL STRUCTURE FOR RECEIVING LIGHT AND GENERATING ELECTRICITY

The present disclosure provides a panel structure for receiving light and generating electricity. The panel structure comprises a panel material that has a light receiving surface. The panel material is at least partially transmissive for light having a wavelength in the visible wavelength range. The panel structure further comprises a photovoltaic material being positioned in or at the panel material. The photovoltaic material is distributed between transmissive areas that are void of the photovoltaic material such that features of the photovoltaic material are sufficiently narrow to be at least largely invisible to the naked eye. 1. A panel structure for receiving light and generating electricity , the panel structure comprising:a panel material having a light receiving surface and at least one edge surface, the panel material being at least partially transmissive for light having a wavelength in the visible wavelength range; anda photovoltaic material being positioned in, at, or in the proximity of the panel material, the photovoltaic material being distributed between transmissive areas that are void of the photovoltaic material such that features of the photovoltaic material are sufficiently narrow to be at least largely invisible to the naked eye.2. The panel structure of wherein features of the photovoltaic material have a diameter of 100 to 80 micrometres.3. The panel structure of wherein features of the photovoltaic material have a diameter of 60 to 40 micrometres.4. The panel structure of wherein features of the photovoltaic material have a diameter 40 to 20 micrometres.5. The panel structure of wherein features of the photovoltaic material have a diameter 20 to 10 micrometres.6. The panel structure of any one of the preceding claims wherein the photovoltaic material forms a diffractive element that is arranged to absorb a portion of received light to generate electricity and deflect a portion of the received light towards the at least one edge surface of ...

A DEVICE FOR GENERATING ELECTRIC ENERGY

The present disclosure provides a device for generating electric energy. The device comprises a panel that is at least partially transmissive for visible light. The panel has a receiving surface for receiving incident light and is arranged such that a portion of the incident light is redirected towards regions that are at edges or side portions of the panel. The device further comprises a plurality of photovoltaic elements positioned at or in the proximity of the edges or side portions of the panel. Each of the plurality of photovoltaic elements is electrically parallel connected to another one of the plurality of photovoltaic elements and the device is arranged to generate the electricity from at least a portion of the redirected incident light. 2. The device of wherein the first photovoltaic element is facing the edge and arranged to receive light that is redirected through the edge and the second photovoltaic element is positioned adjacent the edge3. The device of wherein the second photovoltaic element is oriented substantially parallel and over claim 1 , or parallel and below claim 1 , the receiving surface of the panel.4. The device of wherein the first and second photovoltaic elements are oriented along that same edge of the panel.5. The device of wherein the first and second photovoltaic elements are electrically parallel connected to each other.6. The device of wherein the panel has a plurality of edges and the first photovoltaic element is one of a plurality of photovoltaic elements that are positioned at different edges and the second photovoltaic element is one of a plurality of photovoltaic elements that are positioned at different edges.7. The device of comprising a frame structure for supporting the panel at an edge or side portion of the panel.8. The device of wherein the device comprises at least one further photovoltaic element that is positioned on the frame structure or on the panel and arranged to collect incident light that is directed towards ...

SPECTRALLY SELECTIVE PANEL

The present invention disclosure provides a spectrally selective panel that comprises a first material being at least partially transmissive for light having a wavelength in the visible wavelength range and being arranged for guiding suitable light. Further, the panel comprises a diffractive element being positioned in, at or in the proximity of the first material. The diffractive element is arranged to deflect predominantly light having a wavelength in an IR wavelength band. The first material is arranged and the diffractive element is oriented such that at least a portion of energy associated with IR light incident from a transversal direction of the spectrally selective panel is directed along the panel towards a side portion of the panel. 1. A spectrally selective panel comprising:a first material being at least partially transmissive for light having a wavelength in the visible wavelength range and being arranged for guiding suitable light, the first material comprising a luminescent material that is arranged such that a portion of IR light is absorbed by the luminescent material resulting in emission of light by photoluminescence, fluorescence or phosphorescence;a diffractive element being positioned within the first material, the diffractive element being arranged to deflect predominantly light having a wavelength in an IR wavelength band and having a plurality of grooves that are at least partially filled with a scattering material or the luminescent material;a reflective film that is arranged to reflect incident light within an IR wavelength band while being largely transmissive for at least the majority of light having a wavelength within the visible wavelength band; wherein the first material, the diffractive element and the reflective film are arranged such that at least a portion of energy associated with IR light incident from a transversal direction of the spectrally selective panel is guided within and along the panel towards a side portion of the ...

Device for selecting a specific matter

The present disclosure provides an optical device for selecting specific matter, such as plant matter. The device comprises a light source for emitting light having at least (3) wavelengths and for generating a combined beam of light having the at least 3 wavelengths. The device further comprises an optical element for directing a plurality of light beams towards matter including the specific matter. The optical element has first surface portions through which in use the plurality of component light beams are directed to the matter including the specific matter. Each component light beam is directed through a respective first surface portion that has an optical property that is selected so that light intensity differences between the component light beams are reduced. The optical device also comprises an optical filter for filtering reflected component light beams such that an intensity of light is reduced in a wavelengths range outside one or more wavelengths ranges that include the at ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ABLATING A TISSUE

A method of ablating a tissue comprising: (i) applying ablation energy to the tissue; (ii) applying light to the tissue and capturing an optical signal reflected therefrom; and (iii) monitoring the optical signal for a change indicative of an increased risk of a steam pop occurring in the tissue. 1. A method of ablating a tissue comprising:(i) applying ablation energy to the tissue;(ii) applying light to the tissue and capturing an optical signal reflected therefrom; and(iii) monitoring the optical signal for a change indicative of an increased risk of a steam pop occurring in the tissue.2. A method according to wherein the change indicative of an increased risk of a steam pop occurring in the tissue is indicative of change in tissue texture claim 1 , form and/or structure.3. A method according to or wherein the change indicative of an increased risk of a steam pop occurring in the tissue is disruption in claim 1 , loss of stability and/or consistency of the optical signal.4. A method according to wherein said change is a reduction or loss of linearity of the optical signal and/or an increase in the non-linearity of the optical signal.5. A method according to wherein the change is a change in the interference pattern of the optical signal.6. A method according to wherein the change in the interference pattern is at least one oblique claim 5 , non-horizontal or irregular shaped band in said pattern.7. A method according to any one of the preceding claims wherein said change is indicative of an increased risk of a steam pop occurring 0.1-20 seconds after said change.8. A method according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the optical signal is monitored with or generated from a plurality of sensors.9. A method according to wherein the change indicative of an increased risk of a steam pop is present in the optical signal of at least two of the plurality of sensors.10. A method according to wherein the step of monitoring the optical signal comprises forming an ...

FIBRE OPTIC ASSEMBLY

An optical fibre assembly () disposed within a catheter () for ablating mammalian, such as heart tissue. The optical fibre assembly has a plurality of optical cores (A-C), each core defining a leading end and a trailing end and being adapted to carry an optical imaging beam. An optical lens arrangement () is operatively connected to the leading end of the plurality of optical cores for causing divergence of the light beams emitted therefrom. The optical fibre assembly () creates a field of view by directing a plurality of said optical imaging beams onto a tissue portion and capturing a reflected portion of said beams. The divergence of the beams provides a greater field of view than may otherwise be provided. 1. An optical fibre assembly adapted to be received inside a catheter for ablating a tissue portion of a mammal , the assembly comprising:(i) a plurality of optical cores, each core defining a leading end and a trailing end and being adapted to carry an optical imaging beam; and(ii) an optical lens arrangement operatively connected to the leading end of the plurality of optical cores for causing divergence of the light beams emitted therefrom;wherein the optical fibre assembly is adapted to create a field of view by directing a plurality of said optical imaging beams onto the tissue portion and capturing a reflected portion of said beams.2. An optical fibre assembly according to wherein the plurality of optical cores are located in a single optical fibre.3. (canceled)4. An optical fibre assembly according to wherein the optical fibre assembly has a diameter of about 0.5-3 mm.5. (canceled)6. An optical fibre assembly according to wherein the plurality of optical cores include at least one core located centrally relative to the other optical cores.7. An optical fibre assembly according to wherein the plurality of optical cores are located in separate optical fibres.8. (canceled)9. An optical fibre assembly according to wherein the divergence of the beams caused ...

FIBRE OPTIC ASSEMBLY

Figure28D 10 16D 20C 28C 25 20D 30 (12) INTERNATIONAL APPLICATION PUBLISHED UNDER THE PATENT COOPERATION TREATY (PCT) (19) World Intellectual Property Organization International Bureau (43) International Publication Date 26 April 2018 (26.04.2018) WIP0 I PCT Iiiimmolimionotiolooloiticioimommom oimIE (10) International Publication Number WO 2018/071994 Al (51) International Patent Classification: A61B 18/24 (2006.01) A61B 1/07 (2006.01) (21) International Application Number: PCT/AU2017/051160 (22) International Filing Date: 23 October 2017 (23.10.2017) (25) Filing Language: English (26) Publication Language: English (30) Priority Data: 2016904283 21 October 2016 (21.10.2016) AU (71) Applicant: LAZCATH PTY LTD [AU/AU]; 138 Glyde Street, Mosman Park, Western Australia 6012 (AU). (72) Inventors: PRATTEN, Peter; 138 Glyde St, Mosman Park, Western Australia 6012 (AU). ALAMEH, Kamal; 11 Esther Street, Rivervale, Western Australia 6103 (AU). (74) Agent: GRIFFITH HACK; Level 22, Allendale Square, 77 St Georges Terrace, Perth, Western Australia 6000 (AU). (81) Designated States (unless otherwise indicated, for every kind of national protection available): AE, AG, AL, AM, AO, AT, AU, AZ, BA, BB, BG, BH, BN, BR, BW, BY, BZ, CA, CH, CL, CN, CO, CR, CU, CZ, DE, DJ, DK, DM, DO, DZ, EC, EE, EG, ES, FI, GB, GD, GE, GH, GM, GT, HN, HR, HU, ID, IL, IN, IR, IS, JO, JP, KE, KG, KH, KN, KP, KR, KW, KZ, LA, LC, LK, LR, LS, LU, LY, MA, MD, ME, MG, MK, MN, MW, MX, MY, MZ, NA, NG, NI, NO, NZ, OM, PA, PE, PG, PH, PL, PT, QA, RO, RS, RU, RW, SA, SC, SD, SE, SG, SK, SL, SM, ST, SV, SY, TH, TJ, TM, TN, TR, TT, TZ, UA, UG, US, UZ, VC, VN, ZA, ZM, ZW. (84) Designated States (unless otherwise indicated, for every kind of regional protection available): ARIPO (BW, GH, GM, KE, LR, LS, MW, MZ, NA, RW, SD, SL, ST, SZ, TZ, UG, ZM, ZW), Eurasian (AM, AZ, BY, KG, KZ, RU, TJ, TM), European (AL, AT, BE, BG, CH, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, GR, HR, HU, IE, IS, IT, LT, LU, LV, = (54) Title: FIBRE OPTIC ...

Magneto-opto photonic crystal multilayer structure having enhanced faraday rotation with visible light

An apparatus, method, system, and computer-program product for producing magneto-optic materials in the blue and green wavelengths. The apparatus includes a substrate generally transparent to a light signal including a component at a predetermined visible frequency; a stack of optical multilayers overlying the substrate for transmitting the component with at least about forty percent power therethrough and having at least about twenty- four degrees of Faraday rotation per micron for the predetermined visible frequency less than about six hundred nanometers. The method includes processes for the manufacture and assembly of the disclosed materials, with the computer program product including machine-executable instructions for carrying out the disclosed methods.

An optical connection component

The present invention provides an optical connection component which comprises a solid state laser component for emitting a modulated beam of light in response to an applied electrical signal. The optical connection component also comprises an optical lens positioned relative to the solid state laser component at a predetermined position in which the optical lens reduces divergence of the emitted beam of light. The optical lens is formed at the predetermined position in a manner such that the optical lens is immobile relative to the solid state laser component. The optical connection component further comprises an optical waveguide having a core for guiding the light. The optical waveguide has first and second end-portions. The first end-portion is positioned for coupling the modulated light from the optical lens into the core. In addition, the optical connection component comprises a receiver for receiving the modulated light from the second end-portion of the optical waveguide and arranged ...

Optical connection component

The present invention provides an optical connection component which comprises a solid state laser component for emitting a modulated beam of light in response to an applied electrical signal. The optical connection component also comprises an optical lens positioned relative to the solid state laser component at a predetermined position in which the optical lens reduces divergence of the emitted beam of light. The optical lens is formed at the predetermined position in a manner such that the optical lens is immobile relative to the solid state laser component. The optical connection component further comprises an optical waveguide having a core for guiding the light. The optical waveguide has first and second end-portions. The first end-portion is positioned for coupling the modulated light from the optical lens into the core. In addition, the optical connection component comprises a receiver for receiving the modulated light from the second end-portion of the optical waveguide and arranged for converting the modulated light into a corresponding electrical signal.

Spectrally selective panel

The present invention disclosure provides a spectrally selective panel that comprises a first material being at least partially transmissive for light having a wavelength in the visible wavelength range and being arranged for guiding suitable light. Further, the panel comprises a diffractive element being positioned in, at or in the proximity of the first material. The diffractive element is arranged to deflect predominantly light having a wavelength in an IR wavelength band. The first material is arranged and the diffractive element is oriented such that at least a portion of energy associated with IR light incident from a transversal direction of the spectrally selective panel is directed along the panel towards a side portion of the panel.

Method for fabricating micro-lens and micro-lens integrated optoelectronic devices using selective etch of compound semiconductor

Provided are a method of fabricating a microlens using selective etching of a compound semi-conductor and a method of fabricating a photoelectric device having the microlens. The formation of the microlens includes patterning a compound semiconductor layer and removing a lateral surface of the compound semiconductor layer to form a roughly hemispheric lens. The lateral surface of the compound semiconductor layer is removed by a digital alloy method. In particular, the lateral surface of the compound semiconductor layer is removed by a wet etching process.

Device for generating electric energy

The present disclosure provides a window for generating electric energy. The window comprises a panel that is at least partially transmissive for visible light. The panel has a receiving surface for receiving incident light and is arranged such that a portion of the incident light is redirected towards regions that are at edges or side portions of the panel. The window further comprises a plurality of photovoltaic elements positioned at or in the proximity of the edges or side portions of the panel. Each of the plurality of photovoltaic elements is electrically parallel connected to another one of the plurality of photovoltaic elements and the window is arranged to generate the electricity from at least a portion of the redirected incident light.

MAGNETO-OPTO PHOTONIC CRYSTAL MULTIPLAYER STRUCTURE HAVING ENHANCED FARADAY ROTATION WITH VISIBLE LIGHT

An apparatus, method, system, and computer-program product for producing magneto-optic materials in the blue and green wavelengths. The apparatus includes a substrate generally transparent to a light signal including a component at a predetermined visible frequency; a stack of optical multilayers overlying the substrate for transmitting the component with at least about forty percent power therethrough and having at least about twenty-four degrees of Faraday rotation per micron for the predetermined visible frequency less than about six hundred nanometers. The method includes processes for the manufacture and assembly of the disclosed materials, with the computer program product including machine-executable instructions for carrying out the disclosed methods.

OPTICAL SENSING SYSTEM AND OPTICAL DEVICES THEREFOR

A sensing system comprises a light source having three or more distinct wavelengths for illuminating a plurality of distinct areas in a field of view, a sensor for measuring the reflectance of the distinct areas at each of the distinct wavelengths, and an identifier for identifying at least one object in the field of view from the measured reflectance at each of the wavelengths.

DEVICE FOR SELECTING A SPECIFIC MATTER

The present disclosure provides an optical device for selecting specific matter, such as plant matter. The device comprises a light source for emitting light having at least (3) wavelengths and for generating a combined beam of light having the at least 3 wavelengths. The device further comprises an optical element for directing a plurality of light beams towards matter including the specific matter. The optical element has first surface portions through which in use the plurality of component light beams are directed to the matter including the specific matter. Each component light beam is directed through a respective first surface portion that has an optical property that is selected so that light intensity differences between the component light beams are reduced. The optical device also comprises an optical filter for filtering reflected component light beams such that an intensity of light is reduced in a wavelengths range outside one or more wavelengths ranges that include the at least three wavelengths. Further, the optical device comprises a detector for detecting the reflected component light beams. 1. An optical device for selecting specific matter , the device comprising:a light source for emitting light having at least 3 wavelengths and for generating a combined beam of light having the at least 3 wavelengths;an optical element for receiving the combined beam of light and directing a plurality of component light beams towards matter including the specific matter, the optical element having first surface portions through which in use the plurality of component light beams are directed to the matter including the specific matter, the first surface portions having optical properties that are selected so that light intensity differences between the component light beams are reduced;an optical filter for filtering component light beams that were reflected by the matter including the specific matter, the filter being arranged such that an intensity of the ...

CATHETER SYSTEM AND METHOD OF ABLATING A TISSUE

A catheter system for ablating a tissue portion of a body and visualising the ablation in real time, the system comprising a means for generating an optical imaging beam, a catheter including a catheter tip assembly comprising an array of first optical fibres for carrying the optical imaging beam and an ablating means, wherein the catheter tip assembly is adapted to direct said beam onto the tissue portion and capture a reflected portion of the optical imaging beam from the tissue portion. The system further includes a first switching means for switching the optical imaging beam between a plurality of the first optical fibres in the array and a means for processing the reflected portion of the optical imaging beam to account for variations in length between the first optical fibres. 157-. (canceled)58. A catheter system for ablating a tissue portion of a body and visualising the ablation in real time , the system comprising:(i) an optical coherence tomography (OCT) system for generating an optical imaging beam; (a) an array of first optical fibres for carrying the optical imaging beam; and', '(b) an ablating means;', 'wherein the catheter tip assembly is adapted to direct said beam onto the tissue portion and capture a reflected portion of the optical imaging beam from the tissue portion;, '(ii) a catheter including a catheter tip assembly comprising(iii) a first switching means for switching the optical imaging beam between a plurality of the first optical fibres in the array; and(iv) a means for processing the reflected portion of the optical imaging beam to account for variations in length between the first optical fibres.59. A catheter system according wherein the means for processing the reflected portion of the optical imaging beam to account for variations in length between the first optical fibres comprises a reference data source.60. A catheter system according to wherein the reference data source comprises a second array of first optical fibres for ...

A SPECTRALLY SELECTIVE PANEL

The present disclosure provides a spectrally selective panel that is at least partially transmissive for radiation having a wavelength within the visible wavelengths range. The panel has a receiving surface for receiving incident radiation and comprises at least one reflective component that is arranged to reflect a portion of received incident radiation that penetrated through a depth portion of the panel to the reflective component. The at least one reflective component may comprise a series of reflective portions that are inclined relative to the receiving surface such that at least a portion of the reflected radiation is re-directed within and along the panel. Certain embodiments comprise means to redirect internally reflected light for illuminating a room or region. 122-. (canceled)23. A spectrally selective panel that is at least partially transmissive for radiation having a wavelength within the visible wavelengths range , the panel comprising:first and second panel components that are joined using a suitable optical adhesive;a receiving surface for receiving incident radiation;at least one reflective component forming a part of an inner surface of one of the first and second panel components and being arranged to reflect a portion of received incident radiation that penetrated through a depth portion of the panel to the reflective component, the at least one reflective component comprising first and second reflective portions that form a series in which the first and second reflective portions alternate, the first reflective portions being inclined by a first angle relative to the receiving surface and the second reflective portions being inclined by a second angle relative to the first reflective portions; the at least one reflective component further comprising a multi-layered structure that is positioned at or on each first reflective portion, the multilayer structure being an optical interference coating that results in reflection of at least a portion ...

A spectrally selective panel

A device for selecting specific matter

The present disclosure provides an optical device for selecting specific matter, such as plant matter. The device comprises a light source for emitting light having at least (3) wavelengths and for generating a combined beam of light having the at least 3 wavelengths. The device further comprises an optical element for directing a plurality of light beams towards matter including the specific matter. The optical element has first surface portions through which in use the plurality of component light beams are directed to the matter including the specific matter. Each component light beam is directed through a respective first surface portion that has an optical property that is selected so that light intensity differences between the component light beams are reduced. The optical device also comprises an optical filter for filtering reflected component light beams such that an intensity of light is reduced in a wavelengths range outside one or more wavelengths ranges that include the at least three wavelengths. Further, the optical device comprises a detector for detecting the reflected component light beams.

An optical connection component

spectrally selective panel and spectrally selective component

resumo painel espectralmente seletivo e componente espectralmente seletivo a presente revelação de invenção fornece um painel espectralmente seletivo que compreende um primeiro material que é pelo menos parcialmente transmissivo para luz que tem um comprimento de onda na faixa de comprimento de onda visível e que é disposto para guiar uma luz adequada. além disso, o painel compreende um elemento difrativo que é posicionado em, sobre ou em proximidade ao primeiro material. o elemento difrativo é disposto para defletir predominantemente luz que tem um comprimento de onda em uma banda de comprimento de onda de ir. o primeiro material é disposto e o elemento difrativo é orientado de modo que pelo menos uma porção de energia associada à luz ir incidente a partir de uma direção transversal do painel espectralmente seletivo seja direcionada ao longo do painel em direção a uma porção lateral do painel. 1/1

An optical connection system

A detection system for detecting matter and distinguishing specific matter from other matter

The present disclosure provides a detection system for detecting matter and distinguishing specific matter from other matter. The detection system comprises at least one light source arranged to emit one or more light beams having a known wavelength or wavelength range. Further, the detection system comprises at least one optical element configured to direct the one or more light beams onto a plurality of locations within an area of interest including the matter. The detection system also comprises a detector for detecting intensities of the one or more light beams reflected at the plurality of locations within the area of interest including the matter. In addition, the detection system comprises an outcome determination system. The system is arranged to obtain information indicative of at least a portion of a shape of at least some of the matter based on detected light intensities of the one or more light beams reflected at the plurality of locations. The system is also arranged to obtain information indicative of a spectral intensity distribution based on detected light intensities of the one or more light beams reflected at the plurality of locations. The outcome determination system is arranged determine whether the matter is specific matter based on the information indicative of at least a portion of a shape of at least some of the matter and based on the information indicative of a spectral intensity distribution.

A spectrally selective panel

Un panel (100) espectralmente selectivo que comprende: una porción de panel que es al menos parcialmente transmisiva para 5 luz que tiene una longitud de onda en el rango de longitud de onda visible; y un primer componente (110) reflexivo que está dispuesto para reflejar la luz incidente dentro de una banda de longitud de onda infrarroja (IR) y dentro de una banda de longitud de onda ultravioleta (UV) mientras es ampliamente transmisiva para al menos la mayoría de luz que tiene una longitud de onda dentro de la banda de longitud de onda visible, el primer componente reflexivo que está previsto en forma de un revestimiento de interferencia óptica que comprende capas de materiales dieléctricos que están dispuestos de tal manera que dentro de un rango de longitudes de onda desde aproximadamente 600nm hasta aproximadamente 800nm, disminuye la transmitancia desde al menos un 60% hasta menos de un 10%, y dicho revestimiento de interferencia óptica situado de tal manera que al menos una porción de una energía asociada con luz IR incidente desde una dirección trasversal del panel espectralmente selectivo es reflejada por el primer componente reflexivo y posteriormente dirigida a lo largo del panel hacia una porción lateral del panel; en donde un módulo (114) fotovoltaico de CIGS (Diseleniuro de cobre, indio y galio) o de CIS (Diseleniuro de cobre e indio) está situado en la porción lateral del panel (100) espectralmente selectivo para recibir una porción de la luz que es dirigida hacia la porción lateral; y el panel espectralmente selectivo comprende, o está previsto en forma de, un cristal de ventana.

Microphotonic filter

A filter system (1) having a light beam generator (19) to generate a plurality of light beams which are then received by a multi-cavity optical substrate (22). Light beams (21) in the multi-cavity optical substrate (22) are propagated and delayed therein. Defractive optical elements (19) steer the light beams within the cavities of the multi-cavity optical substrate (22). Samples of the light beams from the multi-cavity optical substrate (22) are detected by a photoreceiver array (20). The photoreceiver array (20) generates output electrical signals corresponding to the delayed samples of the light beams (21).

A device for generating electric energy

Optical detection system and method for distinguishing plant material

A spectrally selective panel

The present disclosure provides a spectrally selective panel (100) that comprises a first panel portion (102) that is at least partially transmissive for light having a wavelength in the visible wavelength range. The panel (100) also comprises a first reflective component (110) that is arranged to reflect incident light within an infrared (IR) wavelength band and within an ultraviolet (UV) wavelength band while being at least partially transmissive for light having a wavelength within the visible wavelength band. FIG. 1

A detection system for detecting matter and distinguishing specific matter from other matter

The present disclosure provides a detection system for detecting matter and distinguishing specific matter from other matter. The detection system comprises a spectral analysis system configured to at least assist in determining whether matter comprises the specific matter based on an intensity of light reflected from the specific matter. The spectral analysis system comprises a light source capable of emitting light having at least one known wavelength or wavelength range. Further, the spectral analysis system comprises an optical element for directing the emitted light towards the matter. The spectral analysis system also comprises a detector for detecting light reflected from the matter and a spatial analysis stem. The spatial analysis system is configured to at least assist in determining whether the matter comprises the specific matter based on a shape of the matter. The spatial analysis system comprising an image capturing device for capturing an image of the matter. Further, the spatial analysis system comprises an outcome determination system arranged to receive a first input from the spectral analysis system and a second input from the spatial analysis system, and determine an outcome providing an indication of whether the matter is specific matter based on the first and second inputs.

Dynamic multifunction, multichannel optical device

An optical device (100) comprising two or more waveguides, two or more diffraction elements (207) to diffract individual optical channels (208) propagating from the waveguides, and one or more reconfigurable holographic elements (210) to reflect the diffracted optical channels (211) back to the diffraction elements (207) so that the reflected diffracted optical channels are diffracted again toward the waveguides. The reconfigurable holographic elements (210) are configurable to selectively vary the reflection angle of the reflected diffracted optical channels to thereby individually and continuously control the optical power level of the twice-diffracted optical channels received by the waveguides.

Laser array

A semiconductor laser element (50) includes a first reflector (2a) and a second reflector (3), and an active region (2) provided between the first and second reflectors for providing optical amplification by stimulated electron-hole recombination. The first reflector (2a) is a distributed Bragg reflector (DBR). The second reflector (3) is a high-reflection coated microlens which establishes a semi-spherical cavity between the first and second reflectors. Also disclosed is an integrated array (1) of the semiconductor laser elements (50).

A photovoltaic module having a desired appearance

The present disclosure provides a photovoltaic module having a desired appearance. The module comprises at least one solar cell having black or dark surface portions. The module further comprises a material layer positioned over the black or dark surface portions. The material layer has material portions being lighter in colour or appearance than the black or dark surface portions. The material portions have a transmissivity for visible light dependent on a composition and/or thickness of the material portions. The material layer is at least largely transmissive for light at areas between the material portions. A visible layer is positioned over the material layer and includes at least one of: an image, a pattern or a colour. The thickness, composition and/or lateral coverage of the material portions of the material layer are selected dependent on a desired contrast and/or a darkness, brightness or colour of features of the desired appearance of the photovoltaic module.

Optisches wahrnehmungssystem und verfahren zur unterscheidung von pflanzen

Magneto-opto photonic crystal multilayer structure having enhanced faraday rotation with visible light

An apparatus, method, system, and computer-program product for producing magneto-optic materials in the blue and green wavelengths. The apparatus includes a substrate generally transparent to a light signal including a component at a predetermined visible frequency; a stack of optical multilayers overlying the substrate for transmitting the component with at least about forty percent power therethrough and having at least about twenty- four degrees of Faraday rotation per micron for the predetermined visible frequency less than about six hundred nanometers. The method includes processes for the manufacture and assembly of the disclosed materials, with the computer program product including machine-executable instructions for carrying out the disclosed methods.

A photovoltaic module having a desired appearance

The present disclosure provides a photovoltaic module having a desired appearance. The module comprises at least one solar cell having black or dark surface portions. The module further comprises a material layer positioned over the black or dark surface portions. The material layer has material portions being lighter in colour or appearance than the black or dark surface portions. The material portions have a transmissivity for visible light dependent on a composition and/or thickness of the material portions. The material layer is at least largely transmissive for light at areas between the material portions. A visible layer is positioned over the material layer and includes at least one of: an image, a pattern or a colour. The thickness, composition and/or lateral coverage of the material portions of the material layer are selected dependent on a desired contrast and/or a darkness, brightness or colour of features of the desired appearance of the photovoltaic module.

A device for generating electric energy

The present disclosure provides a device for generating electric energy. The device comprises a panel that is at least partially transmissive for visible light. The panel has a receiving surface for receiving incident light and is arranged such that a portion of the incident light is redirected towards regions that are at edges or side portions of the panel. The device further comprises a plurality of photovoltaic elements positioned at or in the proximity of the edges or side portions of the panel. Each of the plurality of photovoltaic elements is electrically parallel connected to another one of the plurality of photovoltaic elements and the device is arranged to generate the electricity from at least a portion of the redirected incident light.

Magneto-opto photonic crystal multilayer structure having enhanced faraday rotation with visible light

An apparatus, method, system, and computer-program product for producing magneto-optic materials in the blue and green wavelengths. The apparatus includes a substrate generally transparent to a light signal including a component at a predetermined visible frequency; a stack of optical multilayers overlying the substrate for transmitting the component with at least about forty percent power therethrough and having at least about twenty- four degrees of Faraday rotation per micron for the predetermined visible frequency less than about six hundred nanometers. The method includes processes for the manufacture and assembly of the disclosed materials, with the computer program product including machine-executable instructions for carrying out the disclosed methods.

Magneto-opto photonic crystal multilayer structure having enhanced faraday rotation with visible light

A spectrally selective panel

The present disclosure provides a spectrally selective panel that is at least partially transmissive for radiation having a wavelength within the visible wavelengths range. The panel has a receiving surface for receiving incident radiation and comprises at least one reflective component that is arranged to reflect a portion of received incident radiation that penetrated through a depth portion of the panel to the reflective component. The at least one reflective component may comprise a series of reflective portions that are inclined relative to the receiving surface such that at least a portion of the reflected radiation is re-directed within and along the panel. Certain embodiments comprise means to redirect internally reflected light for illuminating a room or region.

Dispositivo para gerar energia elétrica, sistema, e método de fabricação do dispositivo

Method for fabricating micro-lens and micro-lens integrated optoelectronic devices using selective etch of compound semiconductor

Provided are a method of fabricating a microlens using selective etching of a compound semi-conductor and a method of fabricating a photoelectric device having the microlens. The formation of the microlens includes patterning a compound semiconductor layer and removing a lateral surface of the compound semiconductor layer to form a roughly hemispheric lens. The lateral surface of the compound semiconductor layer is removed by a digital alloy method. In particular, the lateral surface of the compound semiconductor layer is removed by a wet etching process.

A multiport variable optical attenuator architecture, and parts thereof

There is provided a multiport variable optical attenuation architecture (100), including a first optical signal manipulating means (105), to manipulate optical signals input thereto and output first manipulated optical signals; a second optical signal manipulating means (110) arranged to receive the first manipulated optical signals from the first optical manipulating means (105), and to adaptively manipulate the received first manipulated optical signals input thereto so as to output second manipulated optical signals; and a third optical signal manipulating means (120) arranged to receive the second manipulated optical signals, and to a predetermined manipulation of the second manipulated optical signals so as to output an attenuated signal.

A system for generating electricity

The present disclosure provides a system for generating electricity, the system comprising. The system comprises a 5 first panel which is at least largely transmissive for light having a wavelength within a first wavelength range. The first panel is arranged to reflect a portion of the received light within a second wavelength range. The system further comprises a second panel which positioned at an angular orientation 10 relative to the first panel. The second panel includes at least one solar cell module and is arranged to receive the light within the second wavelength range reflected from the first panel. The system is arranged such that at least one solar cell module to absorb at least a portion of the light 15 within the second wavelength range to generate electricity. 18 C0 M. M CDD 0L (D)

Catheter system and method of ablating a tissue

A catheter system for ablating a tissue portion of a body and visualising the ablation in real time, the system comprising a means for generating an optical imaging beam, a catheter including a catheter tip assembly comprising an array of first optical fibres for carrying the optical imaging beam and an ablating means, wherein the catheter tip assembly is adapted to direct said beam onto the tissue portion and capture a reflected portion of the optical imaging beam from the tissue portion. The system further includes a first switching means for switching the optical imaging beam between a plurality of the first optical fibres in the array and a means for processing the reflected portion of the optical imaging beam to account for variations in length between the first optical fibres.

Heat Transfer Fabric

A photovoltaic module having a desired appearance

The present disclosure provides a photovoltaic module having a desired appearance. The module comprises at least one solar cell having black or dark surface portions. The module further comprises a material layer positioned over the black or dark surface portions. The material layer has material portions being lighter in colour or appearance than the black or dark surface portions. The material portions have a transmissivity for visible light dependent on a composition and/or thickness of the material portions. The material layer is at least largely transmissive for light at areas between the material portions. A visible layer is positioned over the material layer and includes at least one of: an image, a pattern or a colour. The thickness, composition and/or lateral coverage of the material portions of the material layer are selected dependent on a desired contrast and/or a darkness, brightness or colour of features of the desired appearance of the photovoltaic module.

A photovoltaic module having a desired appearance

The present disclosure provides a photovoltaic module having a desired appearance. The module comprises at least one solar cell having black or dark surface portions. The module further comprises a material layer positioned over the black or dark surface portions. The material layer has material portions being lighter in colour or appearance than the black or dark surface portions. The material portions have a transmissivity for visible light dependent on a composition and/or thickness of the material portions. The material layer is at least largely transmissive for light at areas between the material portions. A visible layer is positioned over the material layer and includes at least one of: an image, a pattern or a colour. The thickness, composition and/or lateral coverage of the material portions of the material layer are selected dependent on a desired contrast and/or a darkness, brightness or colour of features of the desired appearance of the photovoltaic module.

A multiport variable optical attenuator architecture, and parts thereof

There is provided a multiport variable optical attenuation architecture (100), including a first optical signal manipulating means (105), to manipulate optical signals input thereto and output first manipulated optical signals; a second optical signal manipulating means (110) arranged to receive the first manipulated optical signals from the first optical manipulating means (105), and to adaptively manipulate the received first manipulated optical signals input thereto so as to output second manipulated optical signals; and a third optical signal manipulating means (120) arranged to receive the second manipulated optical signals, and to a predetermined manipulation of the second manipulated optical signals so as to output an attenuated signal.

Multiport Variable Optical Attenuator Patent

Catheter tip, catheter, system and method

Heat transfer fabric

Perforated metallic film for faraday rotator in visible spectrum

A system, method, and computer program product for using thin metallic films as an MO material suitable for propagating visible radiation. The system includes an apparatus having a substrate transparent to a radiation signal having a wavelength in a visible frequency range; a regularly perforated metallic layer having a plurality of apertures, each aperture having a diameter not greater than about the wavelength divided by four, the apertures arranged into a plurality of rows and a plurality of columns of a regular matrix providing centers of the apertures disposed about the wavelength apart along the rows and the columns; and a magnetic field generating structure disposed over the metallic layer. The method includes a) propagating a radiation signal through a substrate, the radiation signal including a radiation component at a wavelength in a visible frequency range; b) imposing the radiation signal on a regularly perforated metallic layer having a plurality of apertures, each aperture having a diameter not greater than about the wavelength divided by four, the apertures arranged into a plurality of rows and a plurality of columns of a regular matrix providing centers of the apertures disposed about the wavelength apart along the rows and the columns to pass the radiation component; and c) influencing the radiation component using a magnetic field generally parallel to a propagation direction of the radiation component to variably change a polarization angle responsive to the magnetic field.

A device for generating electric energy

The present disclosure provides a device (100) for generating electric energy. The device (100) comprises a panel (104) that is at least partially transmissive for visible light. The panel (104) has a receiving surface for receiving incident light and is arranged such that a portion of the incident light is redirected towards regions that are at edges or side portions of the panel. The device further comprises a plurality of photovoltaic elements (106, 220, 222) positioned at or in the proximity of the edges or side portions of the panel (104). Each of the plurality of photovoltaic elements (106, 220, 222) is electrically parallel connected to another one of the plurality of photovoltaic elements (106, 220, 222) and the device (100) is arranged to generate the electricity from at least a portion of the redirected incident light. FIG. 1

Fibre optic assembly

An optical fibre assembly (10) disposed within a catheter (12) for ablating mammalian, such as heart tissue. The optical fibre assembly has a plurality of optical cores (16A-16C), each core defining a leading end and a trailing end and being adapted to carry an optical imaging beam. An optical lens arrangement (25) is operatively connected to the leading end of the plurality of optical cores for causing divergence of the light beams emitted therefrom. The optical fibre assembly (10) creates a field of view by directing a plurality of said optical imaging beams onto a tissue portion and capturing a reflected portion of said beams. The divergence of the beams provides a greater field of view than may otherwise be provided.

Fibre optic assembly

An optical fibre assembly (10) disposed within a catheter (12) for ablating mammalian, such as heart tissue. The optical fibre assembly has a plurality of optical cores (16A-16C), each core defining a leading end and a trailing end and being adapted to carry an optical imaging beam. An optical lens arrangement (25) is operatively connected to the leading end of the plurality of optical cores for causing divergence of the light beams emitted therefrom. The optical fibre assembly (10) creates a field of view by directing a plurality of said optical imaging beams onto a tissue portion and capturing a reflected portion of said beams. The divergence of the beams provides a greater field of view than may otherwise be provided.

Fibre optic assembly

Perforated metallic film for faraday rotator in visible spectrum

A system, method, and computer program product for using thin metallic films as an MO material suitable for propagating visible radiation. The system includes an apparatus having a substrate transparent to a radiation signal having a wavelength in a visible frequency range; a regularly perforated metallic layer having a plurality of apertures, each aperture having a diameter not greater than about the wavelength divided by four, the apertures arranged into a plurality of rows and a plurality of columns of a regular matrix providing centers of the apertures disposed about the wavelength apart along the rows and the columns; and a magnetic field generating structure disposed over the metallic layer. The method includes a) propagating a radiation signal through a substrate, the radiation signal including a radiation component at a wavelength in a visible frequency range; b) imposing the radiation signal on a regularly perforated metallic layer having a plurality of apertures, each aperture having a diameter not greater than about the wavelength divided by four, the apertures arranged into a plurality of rows and a plurality of columns of a regular matrix providing centers of the apertures disposed about the wavelength apart along the rows and the columns to pass the radiation component; and c) influencing the radiation component using a magnetic field generally parallel to a propagation direction of the radiation component to variably change a polarization angle responsive to the magnetic field.

Detection system for detecting matter and distinguishing specific matter from other matter

The present disclosure provides a detection system for detecting matter and distinguishing specific matter from other matter. The detection system comprises at least one light source arranged to emit one or more light beams having a known wavelength or wavelength range. Further, the detection system comprises at least one optical element configured to direct the one or more light beams onto a plurality of locations within an area of interest including the matter. The detection system also comprises a detector for detecting intensities of the one or more light beams reflected at the plurality of locations within the area of interest including the matter. In addition, the detection system comprises an outcome determination system. The system is arranged to obtain information indicative of at least a portion of a shape of at least some of the matter based on detected light intensities of the one or more light beams reflected at the plurality of locations. The system is also arranged to obtain information indicative of a spectral intensity distribution based on detected light intensities of the one or more light beams reflected at the plurality of locations. The outcome determination system is arranged determine whether the matter is specific matter based on the information indicative of at least a portion of a shape of at least some of the matter and based on the information indicative of a spectral intensity distribution.