Abstract: Disclosed is a method for reconstructing an electromagnetic vector wave backscattered in all or part of an optical fiber. According to an embodiment of the method a light signal of a frequency v0 or v0+vA is injected into the optical fiber. A step of polarization-resolved heterodyne optical detection includes the generation of at least two orthogonally polarized backscattered light signals, producing a beat preferably of a frequency vA. At least one photodetector converts the orthogonally polarized backscattered light signals into initial analog signals. Electrical homodyne detection is performed by an IQ demodulator so as to generate I and Q demodulated analog signals. A processing module reconstructs the electromagnetic vector wave backscattered in all or part of the optical fiber.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method (1) for reconstructing an electromagnetic vector wave backscattered in all or part of an optical fiber (106), comprising: A step (200) of injecting into the optical fiber (106) a light signal of a frequency v0 or v0+vA, A step (300) of polarization-resolved heterodyne optical detection including the generation of at least two orthogonally polarized backscattered light signals, producing a beat preferably of a frequency vA, A step (400) of converting, by at least one photodetector (203), the orthogonally polarized backscattered light signals into initial analog signals, A step (500) of electrical homodyne detection, by an IQ demodulator (211, 302), so as to generate I (I1, I2) and Q (Q1, Q2) demodulated analog signals, and A step (600) of reconstructing, by a processing module (209), the electromagnetic vector wave backscattered in all or part of the optical fiber (106).

Abstract: The invention relates to an optoelectronic distributed measuring device based on optical fiber, said device comprising a continuous light source (1) emitting a continuous light signal at a first frequency ?0, an acousto-optical modulator (6) capable of transforming said continuous signal into a pulse signal to be injected into an optical fiber (15) to be tested, and a photodetection module (10) capable of detecting a backscattering signal from a Rayleigh backscattering and a spontaneous Brillouin backscattering from said optical fiber (15) to be tested, said device being characterized in that it further comprises a first coupler (3) and a second coupler (9), said second coupler (9) being capable of mixing the signal of the local oscillator with the backscattering signal from said optical fiber (15) to be tested before transmitting it to the photodetection module (10), the backscattering signal being modulated at least at a frequency ?rB equal to ?0??bref+?A+?bAS, where ?bAS is the anti-Stokes Brillouin (backs

Abstract: The invention relates to an optoelectronic distributed measuring device based on optical fiber, said device comprising a continuous light source (1) emitting a continuous light signal at a first frequency ?0, an acousto-optical modulator (6) capable of transforming said continuous signal into a pulse signal to be injected into an optical fiber (15) to be tested, and a photodetection module (10) capable of detecting a backscattering signal from a Rayleigh backscattering and a spontaneous Brillouin backscattering from said optical fiber (15) to be tested, said device being characterized in that it further comprises a first coupler (3) and a second coupler (9), said second coupler (9) being capable of mixing the signal of the local oscillator with the backscattering signal from said optical fiber (15) to be tested before transmitting it to the photodetection module (10), the backscattering signal being modulated at least at a frequency ?rB equal to ?0??bref+?A+?bAS, where ?bAS is the anti-Stokes Brillouin (backs

Abstract: A transparent glass-ceramic materials contains a spinel solid solution as the main crystalline phase and is free of As2O3 and Sb2O3. Corresponding precursor alumino-silicate glasses, articles made of said transparent glass-ceramic materials as well as a method for manufacturing such articles, and structures comprising a sheet made of such glass-ceramic materials and electronic or optoelectronic devices comprising such structures are also disclosed. Some materials disclosed can be used as substrates for high temperature growth of high quality monocrystalline or polycrystalline silicon thin films. Structures including such substrates with such thin films thereon can be used in photovoltaic devices, flat panel devices and liquid crystal devices.

Abstract: Described herein are glass ceramic compositions with bulk scattering properties that have improved light extraction properties due to high levels of diffuse transmission, and methods of making such glass ceramic compositions. The compositions are based on Li2O—Al2O3—SiO2 glass ceramics and with the proper crystal size, exhibit good volume scattering characteristic for visible light and enhance the outcoupling from the substrate to the air in optical devices, such as light emitting diodes.

Abstract: A transparent glass-ceramic materials contains a spinel solid solution as the main crystalline phase and is free of As2O3 and Sb2O3. Corresponding precursor alumino-silicate glasses, articles made of said transparent glass-ceramic materials as well as a method for manufacturing such articles, and structures comprising a sheet made of such glass-ceramic materials and electronic or optoelectronic devices comprising such structures are also disclosed. Some materials disclosed can be used as substrates for high temperature growth of high quality monocrystalline or polycrystalline silicon thin films. Structures including such substrates with such thin films thereon can be used in photovoltaic devices, flat panel devices and liquid crystal devices.

Abstract: Glass ceramics with bulk scattering properties and the use of those glass ceramics, for example, in OLED or photovoltaic applications.

Abstract: An optical package includes a semiconductor laser, a wavelength conversion device and a MEMS-actuated mirror oriented on a base module to form a folded optical pathway between an output of the semiconductor laser and an input of the wavelength conversion device. An optical assembly is located in a mechanical positioning device and the mechanical positioning device is disposed on the base module along the optical pathway such that the beam of the semiconductor laser passes through the optical assembly, is reflected by the MEMS-actuated mirror back through the optical assembly and into the waveguide portion of the wavelength conversion device. The MEMS-actuated mirror is operable to scan the beam of the semiconductor laser over the input of the wavelength conversion device. The optical assembly may be adjusted along the optical pathway with the mechanical positioning device to focus the beam into the waveguide portion of the wavelength conversion device.

Abstract: Methods of controlling semiconductor lasers are provided where the semiconductor laser generates a wavelength-modulated output beam ?MOD that is directed towards the input face of a wavelength conversion device. The intensity of a wavelength-converted output ?CONV of the device is monitored as the output beam of the laser is modulated and as the position of the modulated output beam ?MOD on the input face of the wavelength conversion device is varied. A maximum value of the monitored intensity is correlated with optimum coordinates representing the position of the modulated output beam ?MOD on the input face of the wavelength conversion device. The optical package is operated in the data projection mode by directing an intensity-modulated laser beam from the semiconductor laser to the wavelength conversion device using the optimum positional coordinates. Additional embodiments are disclosed and claimed. Laser controllers and projections systems are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to wavelength conversion devices and laser projection systems incorporating the same. According to one embodiment of the present invention, wavelength conversion devices are provided without limitation of their field of use to laser projection systems. For example, the wavelength conversion device may comprise a waveguide region comprising a relatively linear waveguide portion and a pair of lateral planar waveguide portions. The output face of the wavelength conversion device comprises a multi-component output face comprising a core portion and a pair of lateral portions. The lateral portions of the output face are configured to be relatively non-transmissive and the waveguide region is structured such that an optical signal propagating along the waveguide region will define relatively low intensity laterally distributed parasitic light in substantial alignment with the lateral planar waveguide portions along the lateral, non-transmissive portions of the output face.

Abstract: An optical package includes a semiconductor laser, a wavelength conversion device and a MEMS-actuated mirror oriented on a base module to form a folded optical pathway between an output of the semiconductor laser and an input of the wavelength conversion device. An optical assembly is located in a mechanical positioning device and the mechanical positioning device is disposed on the base module along the optical pathway such that the beam of the semiconductor laser passes through the optical assembly, is reflected by the MEMS-actuated mirror back through the optical assembly and into the waveguide portion of the wavelength conversion device. The MEMS-actuated mirror is operable to scan the beam of the semiconductor laser over the input of the wavelength conversion device. The optical assembly may be adjusted along the optical pathway with the mechanical positioning device to focus the beam into the waveguide portion of the wavelength conversion device.

Abstract: A laser projection system is provided comprising a laser source, projection optics, scanning optics, and a scanning controller. The laser source comprises at least two punctual sources P1, P2 configured to generate two optical beams. The scanning controller is configured to drive the scanning optics to define a fast scanning axis direction in which lines of an image are projected and a slow scanning axis direction in which the optical beams address successive lines of the projected image. The position of the respective punctual sources relative to each other and to an optical axis of the projection optics provides an angular misalignment of the first and second optical beams downstream of the projection optics. The respective punctual sources are positioned such that the first and second optical beams are misaligned in the slow scanning axis direction to a greater extent than in the fast scanning axis direction.

Abstract: Methods of controlling semiconductor lasers are provided where the semiconductor laser generates a wavelength-modulated output beam ?MOD that is directed towards the input face of a wavelength conversion device. The intensity of a wavelength-converted output ?CONV of the device is monitored as the output beam of the laser is modulated and as the position of the modulated output beam ?MOD on the input face of the wavelength conversion device is varied. A maximum value of the monitored intensity is correlated with optimum coordinates representing the position of the modulated output beam ?MOD on the input face of the wavelength conversion device. The optical package is operated in the data projection mode by directing an intensity-modulated laser beam from the semiconductor laser to the wavelength conversion device using the optimum positional coordinates. Additional embodiments are disclosed and claimed. Laser controllers and projections systems are also provided.