Abstract: The present invention relates to a manufacturing method for an optical multiplexer provided with: a substrate having a first main surface and a second main surface that are parallel to each other; a mirror disposed on the first main surface; and an optical filter disposed on the second main surface. This method includes: a step for placing the mirror on the first main surface of the substrate, performing angular adjustment between the substrate and the mirror using an autocollimator, and then fixing the mirror to the substrate; and a step for placing the optical filter on the second main surface of the substrate, performing angular adjustment between the substrate and the optical filter using the autocollimator, and then fixing the optical filter to the substrate.

Abstract: An optical axis adjustment method for an integrated optical module includes: measuring output currents by changing a wavelength of a light beam incident on a package; detecting, with first and second light receiving elements, light beams resulted from demultiplexing the incident light beam with first and second filters; detecting center wavelengths of a first light beam and a second light beam based on a change in the output currents in response to a change in the wavelength of the incident light beam; comparing the center wavelengths of the first light beam and the second light beam with design transmission wavelengths of the first filter and the second filter, and defining respective differences as a first wavelength deviation and a second wavelength deviation; and adjusting a position of the optical demultiplexer to make a total sum of the first wavelength deviation and the second wavelength deviation small.

Abstract: An optical axis adjustment method for an integrated optical module includes: measuring output currents by changing a wavelength of a light beam incident on a package; detecting, with first and second light receiving elements, light beams resulted from demultiplexing the incident light beam with first and second filters; detecting center wavelengths of a first light beam and a second light beam based on a change in the output currents in response to a change in the wavelength of the incident light beam; comparing the center wavelengths of the first light beam and the second light beam with design transmission wavelengths of the first filter and the second filter, and defining respective differences as a first wavelength deviation and a second wavelength deviation; and adjusting a position of the optical demultiplexer to make a total sum of the first wavelength deviation and the second wavelength deviation small.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a manufacturing method for an optical multiplexer provided with: a substrate having a first main surface and a second main surface that are parallel to each other; a mirror disposed on the first main surface; and an optical filter disposed on the second main surface. This method includes: a step for placing the mirror on the first main surface of the substrate, performing angular adjustment between the substrate and the mirror using an autocollimator, and then fixing the mirror to the substrate; and a step for placing the optical filter on the second main surface of the substrate, performing angular adjustment between the substrate and the optical filter using the autocollimator, and then fixing the optical filter to the substrate.

Abstract: An optical axis alignment method may include the steps of taking an image of a lens holder and a holder base to obtain contour information before laser irradiation, detecting location information about a light path of a light beam which exits from a collimating lens, adjusting the position of the collimating lens by plastically deforming via laser irradiation, taking an image of a contour of a lens holder and a base member to obtain new contour information and detecting new location information about a light path of a light beam which exits from the collimating lens. If the accuracy is not within the predetermined allowable limits, the laser irradiation condition is corrected based on the contour information and/or the location information obtained both before and after the laser irradiation and the lens position adjustment is repeated.

Abstract: An optical module includes an optical module lens cap. The optical module lens cap is produced by press-molding a lens into a barrel. The barrel includes a cover portion and a cylindrical portion. The cover portion includes lens mounting holes. The cover portion includes a top surface and an undersurface that are mutually opposed. The undersurface faces the inside of the cylindrical portion. The barrel is Kovar. The lens is mounted in the lens mounting hole. A low melting point glass layer is located at a rim of the lens mounting hole in the barrel, filling a gap between the lens and the barrel.

Abstract: An optical module and a manufacturing method improve positioning accuracy between parts. A barrel and a lens holder are prepared, the lens holder is fitted into a cylindrical portion from a collar portion side of the barrel, and the barrel and the lens holder are assembled. In one case, the barrel and the lens holder are assembled with a brazing material. The assembled barrel and lens holder are heated, and the brazing material is melted to braze the barrel and the lens holder. Lens glass is sandwiched between metal dies and a lens is press-molded using a pressing apparatus. In one case, positioning of press molding uses the barrel which has a small linear expansion coefficient.

Abstract: An optical module includes an optical module lens cap. The optical module lens cap is produced by press-molding a lens into a barrel. The barrel includes a cover portion and a cylindrical portion. The cover portion includes lens mounting holes. The cover portion includes a top surface and an undersurface that are mutually opposed. The undersurface faces the inside of the cylindrical portion. The barrel is Kovar. The lens is mounted in the lens mounting hole. A low melting point glass layer is located at a rim of the lens mounting hole in the barrel, filling a gap between the lens and the barrel.

Abstract: An optical module and a manufacturing method thereof are provided which can improve positioning accuracy between parts. A barrel and a lens holder are prepared, the lens holder is fitted into a cylindrical portion from a collar portion side of the barrel, and the barrel and the lens holder are assembled. In this case, the barrel and the lens holder are assembled with a brazing material inserted therebetween. The assembled barrel and lens holder are heated, and the brazing material is melted to thereby perform brazing. Lens glass is sandwiched between metal dies and a lens is press-molded using a pressing apparatus. In this case, positioning of press molding is performed using the barrel for which a small linear expansion coefficient is set as a reference.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an optical apparatus having an optical element, a holding member, and a base member includes preparing the holding member and fixing the optical element to the first member. The method further includes fixing a second member of the holding member to the base member and plastically deforming a first member of the holding member and the second member to adjust the position of the optical element.

Abstract: A projection-type image display apparatus includes a first reflecting optical element and a second reflecting optical element that are retained on a base. A base-side first positioning unit and a base-side second positioning unit are formed integrally with the base. The base-side first positioning unit abuts against the first reflecting optical element to define a position of the first reflecting optical element. The base-side second positioning unit abuts against the second reflecting optical element to define a position of the second reflecting optical element.

Abstract: A projection apparatus includes an optical engine (10) that projects an image on a screen from a rear side, an engine supporting plate (100) on which the optical engine (10) is placed, an adjusting member (500) of a substantially wedge-shape inserted into between a base portion (11) and a lower surface of the engine supporting plate (100) so that front or rear end of the engine supporting plate (100) is vertically rotatable, a front-to-rear position adjusting unit (56) capable of moving the adjusting member (500) in front-to-rear direction, a slope portion (108) having a slope surface (109) that gradually increases or decreases an angle of a surface of the adjusting member (500) contacting the engine supporting plate (100) in accordance with a movement of the adjusting member (500), and a fixing unit (551, 552) that fixes the engine supporting plate (100) to an adjusted position.

Abstract: A projection-type image display apparatus includes a first reflecting optical element and a second reflecting optical element that are retained on a base. A base-side first positioning unit and a base-side second positioning unit are formed integrally with the base. The base-side first positioning unit abuts against the first reflecting optical element to define a position of the first reflecting optical element. The base-side second positioning unit abuts against the second reflecting optical element to define a position of the second reflecting optical element.

Abstract: In an image-displaying screen that is formed of a plurality of plates having lens structure, the reliability of the fixing between the plurality of plates is enhanced. A screen that displays an image includes a lenticular lens plate and a Fresnel lens plate that is fixed to the lenticular lens plate by thermal welding. Because the lenticular lens plate and the Fresnel lens plate are thus fixed together by thermal welding, the fixing strength between the lenticular lens plate and the Fresnel lens plate is not deteriorated by repeated distortion of the welded portion, as would be caused by temperature variations etc. when a welding agent is used to fix them. This enhances the reliability of the fixing between the lens plates.

Abstract: A projection apparatus includes an optical engine (10) that projects an image on a screen from a rear side, an engine supporting plate (100) on which the optical engine (10) is placed, an adjusting member (500) of a substantially wedge-shape inserted into between a base portion (11) and a lower surface of the engine supporting plate (100) so that front or rear end of the engine supporting plate (100) is vertically rotatable, a front-to-rear position adjusting unit (56) capable of moving the adjusting member (500) in front-to-rear direction, a slope portion (108) having a slope surface (109) that gradually increases or decreases an angle of a surface of the adjusting member (500) contacting the engine supporting plate (100) in accordance with a movement of the adjusting member (500), and a fixing unit (551, 552) that fixes the engine supporting plate (100) to an adjusted position.

Abstract: In an image-displaying screen that is formed of a plurality of plates having lens structure, the reliability of the fixing between the plurality of plates is enhanced. A screen that displays an image includes a lenticular lens plate and a Fresnel lens plate that is fixed to the lenticular lens plate by thermal welding. Because the lenticular lens plate and the Fresnel lens plate are thus fixed together by thermal welding, the fixing strength between the lenticular lens plate and the Fresnel lens plate is not deteriorated by repeated distortion of the welded portion, as would be caused by temperature variations etc. when a welding agent is used to fix them. This enhances the reliability of the fixing between the lens plates.

Abstract: A laser beam is incident on a polarizer inclined by an inclined angle ranging from 50 to 60 degrees with respect to an optical axis, a polarized component of the laser beam polarized in a first polarization direction passes through the polarizer. The polarized component is rotated on the optical axis in a second polarization direction by 45 degrees in a Faraday rotator and is incident on an analyzer which is inclined by the inclined angle in a direction opposite to that of the inclination of the polarizer with respect to the optical axis to transmit only a laser beam polarized in the second polarization direction. Therefore, the polarized component passes through the analyzer almost without attenuation, and a wave front aberration of the laser beam caused by the polarizer is cancelled out in the analyzer.