Abstract: A cool light source includes a reflector having a band-reject reflective coating and an underlying absorptive coating. The cool light source also includes a window with a band-pass transmission function that is substantially complimentary to the band-reject reflective coating.

Abstract: Embodiments of an optical device including at least two transparent layers are disclosed.

Abstract: One embodiment of an optical medium includes a substrate, a data recording layer positioned on the substrate, a selectively transmissive layer positioned on the data recording layer, and a label recording layer positioned on the selectively transmissive layer, the label recording layer optically accessible at only certain wavelengths through the data recording layer and through the selectively transmissive layer.

Abstract: A infrared (IR) light absorbing reflector is formed with a substrate that supports a first IR absorptive multilayer part having multiple layers of partial IR absorbing thin films. The first IR absorptive multi-layer part supports a second visible light reflecting multilayer part.

Abstract: This invention relates to an optical mechanism comprising: an optical beam generating mechanism to generate an optical beam; and a unitary, transparent waveguide for guiding the optical beam to an optically writable surface wherein optical elements for guiding the optical beam are coated onto the waveguide to create a relatively compact optical system, a relatively low exit numerical aperture for the exit pupil, and for bending and re-directing the optical beam.

Abstract: Embodiments of an optical device including at least two transparent layers are disclosed.

Abstract: A method for forming a reflector includes depositing a decoupling material on an ultraviolet light and infra-red light absorption layer that is supported by a substrate which is spun.

Abstract: Embodiments of an optical device including at least two transparent layers are disclosed.

Abstract: An arc lamp system includes an arc lamp, having a life span, a power supply, and a power control servo. The power supply is electrically coupled to the arc lamp and configured to provide power thereto, and the power control servo is coupled to the power supply, and configured to cause the power supply to provide lower power to the arc lamp at a beginning of the life span, and to provide greater power to the arc lamp toward an end of the life span.

Abstract: A infrared (IR) light absorbing reflector is formed with a substrate that supports a first IR absorptive multilayer part having multiple layers of partial IR absorbing thin films. The first IR absorptive multi-layer part supports a second visible light reflecting multilayer part.

Abstract: An optical coupling assembly includes light transmitting or reflecting members fusion bonded to one another.

Abstract: An oxidation layer is removed from a metal substrate by plasma etching. A titanium adhesion layer is deposited on the metal substrate. A multiple-layer dielectric is deposited on the titanium adhesion layer. The titanium adhesion layer improves adhesion of the multiple-layer dielectric to the metal substrate.

Abstract: An infrared (IR) light absorbing reflector is formed with a substrate that supports a first IR absorptive multilayer part having multiple layers of partial IR absorbing thin films. The first IR absorptive multi-layer part supports a second visible light reflecting multilayer part.

Abstract: An optical print head includes a plurality of lasers having laser emissions within a desired wavelength range, a beam splitter and/or a multi-mode optical fiber adapted to receive combined output light from the plurality of lasers and to direct their combined output light in a first beam direction. A holographic or hybrid holographic optical element is adapted to focus the combined output light within the desired wavelength range into a spot with non-Gaussian irradiance on the medium for recording. A sensor may be disposed along a second beam direction to detect modulated light from the medium.

Abstract: Various embodiments and methods relating to providing constructive interference of light between a reflective layer and an imageable layer are disclosed.

Abstract: Various methods and embodiments for laser writing are disclosed.

Abstract: An optical coupling assembly includes light transmitting or reflecting members fusion bonded to one another.

Abstract: An arc lamp system includes an arc lamp, having a life span, a power supply, and a power control servo. The power supply is electrically coupled to the arc lamp and configured to provide power thereto, and the power control servo is coupled to the power supply, and configured to cause the power supply to provide lower power to the arc lamp at a beginning of the life span, and to provide greater power to the arc lamp toward an end of the life span.

Abstract: A system for increasing component longevity in a display device includes: a display device; a sensor for detecting an audience associated with the display device; and a control subsystem connected to the sensor. The control subsystem is configured to deactivate at least one component of the display device when no audience is detected by the sensor. A method of increasing component longevity includes determining the presence or absence of an audience with respect to a display device; and deactivating at least one component of the display device when the audience associated with the display device is not present.

Abstract: An optical print head for recording on a medium includes a plurality of lasers having laser emissions within a desired wavelength range, an optical fiber adapted to receive combined light from the plurality of lasers at a first end and to emit combined output light at a second end, and includes a hybrid optical element optically coupled to the second end of the optical fiber and adapted to focus the combined output light within the desired wavelength range on the medium.