Abstract: Additive manufacturing compositions and methods may include a resin stabilized pigment. The pigment may be easily combined with at least one component of a co-reactive system, such as a co-reactive prepolymer formulation, via solid mixing without the need for grinding or additional solvents. The prepolymer formulation may be pigmented, printed, and cured under ambient conditions, and one or more pigments may be incorporated into the composition to change the color of the composition during printing and/or to selectively change the color of the printed article among several colors.

Abstract: Compositions comprising a combination of low molecular weight prepolymers and high molecular weight prepolymers are disclosed. The compositions are used to fabricate elastomeric articles having high tensile strength and high tensile elongation.

Abstract: Integrated optical component combine the functions of a Variable Optical Attenuator (VOA), a tap coupler, and a photo-detector, reducing the size, cost, and complexity of these functions. In other embodiments, the integrated optical component combines the functions of an optical switch, a tap coupler, and a photo-detector. A rotatable mirror is used to adjust the coupling of light from an input port or ports to one or more output ports. A pin hole with a surrounding reflective surface is used at the core end face of one or more output fibers, such that a portion of the output optical signal is reflected to a photodiode chip. The photo-detector provides an indication of the optical power that is being coupled to the output fiber. With appropriate electronic control circuitry, the integrated optical component can be used to set the output optical power at a desired or required level.

Abstract: Integrated optical component combine the functions of a Variable Optical Attenuator (VOA), a tap coupler, and a photo-detector, reducing the size, cost, and complexity of these functions. In other embodiments, the integrated optical component combines the functions of an optical switch, a tap coupler, and a photo-detector. A rotatable mirror is used to adjust the coupling of light from an input port or ports to one or more output ports. A pin hole with a surrounding reflective surface is used at the core end face of one or more output fibers, such that a portion of the output optical signal is reflected to a photodiode chip. The photo-detector provides an indication of the optical power that is being coupled to the output fiber. With appropriate electronic control circuitry, the integrated optical component can be used to set the output optical power at a desired or required level.

Abstract: A method and an integration rod for inhibiting stray lights in a projection device are provided. The integration rod is a hollow cylindrical rod formed by two pairs of parallel lenses. Each of the lenses has its inner surface plated with a reflection film. Lights enter and leave the integration rod via its two terminal ends. The lenses have one or both of their terminal ends shielded to block the lights from entering or leaving via the terminal ends of the lenses, so as to inhibit the generation of stray lights.

Abstract: The optical thickness of an optical device such as an interference filter or optical isolator is altered by applying stress thereto. This changes the frequency or isolation characteristics of the filter or isolator. The two sides of the device may be clamped to a member having a temperature expansion coefficient which is different from that of the device in order to apply tension or compression to the device in response to temperature changes. In this manner, the shifts in optical characteristics of the device due to temperature change is at least partially cancelled by the shifts in optical characteristics induced by stress applied by the member.