Abstract: There are provided optical quantum logic gate (OQLG) characterized by 2n*2n unitary matrix and method of operating thereof. OQLG comprises first optical structure comprising 2n optically-coupled cores with one-to-one correspondence to input binary values specified by the matrix and second optical structure optically connected to the first optical structure and comprising 2n amplifying channels corresponding to the 2n cores. The first optical structure is configured to receive photons in binary fundamental quantum states (FQSs) representing input binary values specified by the matrix and to inject the received photons in the 2n cores, use optical coupling between the cores to mix the injected photons, and output photons into the second optical structure, wherein outputted mixed photons correspond to output binary values specified by the matrix.

Abstract: A lens moving apparatus, according to one embodiment, comprises: a bobbin having a first coil installed on the outer circumferential surface thereof; a location detection sensor equipped to the bobbin; a housing in which the bobbin is provided; an upper elastic member disposed on the upper side of the housing; and a support member that supports the housing such that the housing can move in a second or third direction that is perpendicular to a first direction, wherein the upper elastic member is divided into a plurality of parts, at least two of which are disposed parallel to each other on the x-y plane in the second or third direction and are disposed such that end portions thereof face each other.

Abstract: Holographic volume gratings in waveguide cells can be recorded using many different methods and systems in accordance with various embodiments of the invention. One embodiment includes a holographic recording system including at least one laser source configured to emit recording beams and a movable platform configured to move between a first position and a second position, wherein when the movable platform is in the first position, the at least one laser source is configured to emit a first set of one or more recording beams toward a first set of one or more stations and when the movable platform is in the second position, the at least one laser source is configured to emit a second set of one or more recording beams toward a second set of one or more stations.

Abstract: A curable resin composition for a lens, including a coloring agent A having a maximal absorption at a wavelength of 520 to 620 nm, in which a wavelength dispersion WD of a cured product of the composition, which is calculated by the following expression (X), is 2.0×10?5 or more; a cured product formed of the curable resin composition for a lens; a diffractive optical element; and a multilayer diffractive optical element. WD=(nC?n(1129))/(1129?656)??Expression (X) In the expression, nC represents a refractive index at a wavelength of 656 nm and n(1129) represents a refractive index at a wavelength of 1129 nm.

Abstract: A converter lens includes three or more negative lenses and increases the focal length of an entire system, in which an average refractive index Ndave at the d-line (wavelength of 587.56 nm) of a material of all the negative lenses included in the converter lens is defined.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of a quantum wavelength converter between a microwave signal and an optical signal and vice versa. In the converter a nanoscale cavity optomechanical circuit is used in which optomechanical cavities supporting colocalized infrared photons and microwave phonons are combined with a photonic and a phononic waveguide.

Abstract: An optical imaging system includes a first lens, a second lens, a third lens, a fourth lens, a fifth lens, a sixth lens, and a seventh lens sequentially disposed in numerical order along an optical axis of the optical imaging system from an object side of the optical imaging system toward an imaging plane of the optical imaging system, wherein the optical imaging system satisfies 1<|f134567?f|/f, where f134567 is a composite focal length of the first to seventh lenses calculated with an index of refraction of the second lens set to 1.0, f is an overall focal length of the optical imaging system, and f134567 and f are expressed in a same unit of measurement.

Abstract: A sunglass lens for providing ocular photo-bio-stimulation, while also providing eye protection from sunlight, clear vision, and proper color vision to safely drive.

Abstract: Folded digital cameras, comprising a lens with N?3 lens elements Li and having an EFL, an aperture diameter DA, a f-number f/ #, a TTL, and a BFL, wherein each lens element has a respective focal length fi and wherein a first lens element L1 faces an object side and a last lens element LN faces an image side; an image sensor having a sensor diagonal (SD); and an optical path folding element (OPFE) for providing a folded optical path between an object and the image sensor, wherein the lens is located at an object side of the OPFE, wherein the EFL is in the range of 8 mm<EFL<50 mm, and wherein a ratio between the BFL and the TTL fulfills BFL/TTL>0.75.

Abstract: Techniques for designing display (glasses) devices in light-weight and small footprint are described. To reduce the cost, weight and volume of the display devices, only one imager is used. An optical engine (cube) is provided to split optical images from the imager into a first (left) portion and a second (right) portion. Each of the portions is redirected via one or more optical lenses to a predefined path, where the optical lenses are based upon polarization volume hologram (PVH) lenses in one embodiment, all having different optical characteristics to diffract light beams at predefined angles.

Abstract: A device and a system includes a head-up display intended to be used to display projected images on surface such as an interior surface of a vehicle windshield. The device and system more particularly relates to a holographic head-up display device, a light module comprising a light source, together with a spatial light modulator displaying a computer-generated hologram once unmodulated beams are filtered using an optical filter. Said HUD device further comprises a head-tracking system for measurement of and adjustment according to interpupillary distance, a processor circuitry for said adjustment and processing pertaining thereto to be undertaken, as well as an optical steering apparatus.

Abstract: A three-axis actuator for a portable microscope have been provided, which may allow foot control of the three axes for providing efficient and effective movement of the portable microscope for use in various applications such as in surgery in a mobile setting. This includes an XY actuator, a Z actuator, and a foot pedal. The XY actuator attaches to the microscope and stands and moves the microscope in X and Y planes. The foot pedal controls the individual actuators using radio frequency transmission. The Z actuator moves the microscope objective lens in a Z plane for focusing the microscope.

Abstract: A camera actuator is configured to include: a fixed-side member; a movable-side member disposed separated from the fixed-side member in a direction orthogonal to a light axis, the movable-side member holding a lens unit; a first lens drive actuator that displaces the movable-side member in at least a prescribed direction; an elastic support member that extends in the direction orthogonal to the light axis, and supports the movable-side member in relation to the fixed-side member so as to allow the displacement in at least the prescribed direction; and a damping member that is disposed between the movable-side member or a member fixed to the movable-side member, and the fixed-side member or a member fixed to the fixed-side member.

Abstract: This disclosure describes a wearable display system configured to project light to the eye(s) of a user to display virtual (e.g., augmented reality) image content in a vision field of the user. The system can include light source(s) that output light, spatial light modulator(s) that modulate the light to provide the virtual image content, and an eyepiece configured to convey the modulated light toward the eye(s) of the user. The eyepiece can include waveguide(s) and a plurality of in-coupling optical elements arranged on or in the waveguide(s) to in-couple the modulated light received from the spatial light modulator(s) into the waveguide(s) to be guided toward the user's eye(s). The spatial light modulator(s) may be movable, and/or may include movable components, to direct different portions of the modulated light toward different ones of the in-coupling optical elements at different times.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel systems and methods to determine a person's ability to perceive colors across the visual light spectrum taking into account luminance of the surrounding environment, contrast of the display being used to convey the test, or both. The present invention can be used to measure individual color vision perception at specific times or over time or in populations over time to assist with the identification of clusters of color vision deficiencies, their association with agents of both genetic and non-genetic cause and thereby improve understanding of the dynamics of color vision deficiency in individuals and across populations.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for eye tracking using an optical coherence tomography (OCT) device are disclosed. Such eye tracking may be performed by using information about the shape of the cornea and the corneal apex or using the iris/pupil border obtained using the OCT device.

Abstract: The disclosure includes near-eye optical elements configured to suppress stray infrared light. Infrared light sources illuminate an eyebox area. A combiner layer may receive reflected infrared light and direct the reflected infrared light to a camera.

Abstract: Systems and methods for affecting spin qubits. In a resonator, an optical field is generated using photons. The optical field causes a stress field to form in the resonator as portions of the resonator oscillates. These oscillations, tunable using lasers and/or injection locking, drive spin transitions to thereby affect the population of specific NV spin qubits present in the resonator.

Abstract: Provided are an intraocular lens and a technique associated therewith, wherein an average value (exceeding 0 D) of base difference values within a first region from a lens center O to a position r1 of a first boundary is greater than 5 times an average value (exceeding 0 D) of base difference values within the first region from a lens center O of a virtual spherical lens having a base power at the lens center O to the position r1, a second region has a power resulting from adding one or more positive constant powers to a reference aspheric power, in a third region, the power is reduced so as to provide a negative longitudinal spherical aberration that cancels at least part of a positive longitudinal spherical aberration caused by a cornea, and a second step value is greater than a first step value.

Abstract: Some implementations of the disclosure relate to an optical system, including: a first light source; a secondary light source that is optically coupled to the first light source; a reflective element that is transparent with respect to the first light source but reflective with respect to the secondary light source, the reflective element being disposed between the first light source and the secondary light source; and a semi-reflective layer disposed on the secondary light source, such that reflection of light from the secondary light source by the reflective element and back through the semi-reflective element results in greater than 25% of the light from first light source exiting the optical system.