Abstract: A device (1) for emitting light to a beam-collimating lens (3), and a method for producing a beam-collimating lens (3). The device (1) comprises at least one laser light source (2) and a beam-collimating lens (3), in particular for fast axis collimation. The beam-collimating lens (3) comprises at least one biconvex collimation element (4) and is produced from silica glass, preferably by a fiber drawing process. The laser light source (2) emits visible laser light, typically having in a wavelength in the range of 400-550 nm.

Abstract: The invention relates to a subassembly (1) for an objective (10), in particular for a long and slim optical image transmission system, for example an endoscope, an objective (10) and an optical image transmission system, as well as methods for manufacturing a subassembly and an objective. The subassembly (1) comprises a prism (2) and an aperture element (3), wherein the prism (2) and the aperture element (3) are fixedly connected to each other, preferably by means of a putty or via direct bonding.

Abstract: A device (1) for emitting light to a beam-collimating lens (3), and a method for producing a beam-collimating lens (3). The device (1) comprises at least one laser light source (2) and a beam-collimating lens (3), in particular for fast axis collimation. The beam-collimating lens (3) comprises at least one biconvex collimation element (4) and is produced from silica glass, preferably by a fiber drawing process. The laser light source (2) emits visible laser light, typically having in a wavelength in the range of 400-550 nm.

Abstract: A device for collimating a light radiation field of a light source (L) having a beam characteristic which is different in a first plane (FAC) from that of a second plane (SAC). The device comprises at least one first collimating lens (10) and a second collimating lens (20). The device has an additional optical element (30) in order to collimate the light radiation field in different planes to the first and to the second plane.

Abstract: A device for collimating a light radiation field of a light source (L) having a beam characteristic which is different in a first plane (FAC) from that of a second plane (SAC). The device comprises at least one first collimating lens (10) and a second collimating lens (20). The device has an additional optical element (30) in order to collimate the light radiation field in different planes to the first and to the second plane.

Abstract: A beam transformation element (1) for transforming electromagnetic radiation, in particular laser radiation, comprising an irradiation surface (2) and an emission surface (8). The irradiation surface (2) comprises at least four cylindrical segments (3), wherein each cylindrical segment (3) has at least two adjacent segments. A cylinder longitudinal axis (4) of a first cylindrical segment (3) is not parallel to each cylinder longitudinal axis (4) of an adjacent cylindrical segment (3).

Abstract: A beam transformation element (1) for transforming electromagnetic radiation, in particular laser radiation, comprising an irradiation surface (2) and an emission surface (8). The irradiation surface (2) comprises at least four cylindrical segments (3), wherein each cylindrical segment (3) has at least two adjacent segments. A cylinder longitudinal axis (4) of a first cylindrical segment (3) is not parallel to each cylinder longitudinal axis (4) of an adjacent cylindrical segment (3).

Abstract: A device for imaging a printing form in a printing form exposer, has at least one laser diode bar which has a number of laser diodes, which are each disposed along a line with nonuniform positional deviation. A spacing of the positions projected onto the line of two adjacent laser diodes differ from an intended spacing. An optical correction element is provided for changing a course of a light beam emitted by one of the adjacent laser diodes such that, downstream of the optical correction element, the beam courses of the emitted light from the two adjacent laser diodes follow the courses of two light beams from adjacent virtual laser diodes whose positions projected onto the line have a different or other spacing along the line, which have a smaller deviation in relation to the intended spacing than the spacing or is equal to the intended spacing.

Abstract: A device for imaging a printing form in a printing form exposer, has at least one laser diode bar which has a number of laser diodes, which are each disposed along a line with nonuniform positional deviation. A spacing of the positions projected onto the line of two adjacent laser diodes differ from an intended spacing. An optical correction element is provided for changing a course of a light beam emitted by one of the adjacent laser diodes such that, downstream of the optical correction element, the beam courses of the emitted light from the two adjacent laser diodes follow the courses of two light beams from adjacent virtual laser diodes whose positions projected onto the line have a different or other spacing along the line, which have a smaller deviation in relation to the intended spacing than the spacing or is equal to the intended spacing.

Abstract: A compact device for imaging (10) a printing form (12), including a number of light sources (14) as well as imaging optics (18) for producing a number of image spots (16) of the light sources (14) on the printing form (12), the imaging optics (18) including at least one macro-optical system (20) of refractive optical components (32, 56, 58; 60, 62, 64), the imaging device having the feature that the optical path (22) from the light sources (14) to the image spots (16) passes through the macro-optics (20) twice. The installation-space saving imaging device (10) can be used in a printing unit (88) of a printing press (90).

Abstract: A compact device for imaging (10) a printing form (12), including a number of light sources (14) as well as imaging optics (18) for producing a number of image spots (16) of the light sources (14) on the printing form (12), the imaging optics (18) including at least one macro-optical system (20) of refractive optical components (32, 56, 58; 60, 62, 64), the imaging device having the feature that the optical path (22) from the light sources (14) to the image spots (16) passes through the macro-optics (20) twice. The installation-space saving imaging device (10) can be used in a printing unit (88) of a printing press (90).

Abstract: An image-recording device for a printing form (29), including an array of light sources (12) and a downstream microoptics (14), which generates a virtual intermediate image (18) of the light sources (12), which is distinguished by the microoptics (14) having a downstream optical system (10) of a convex mirror (26) and of a concave mirror (24) having a common center of curvature, a combination of the Offner type, which produces a real image (28) of the virtual intermediate images (18). By employing a monolithic structure (40) of the optical system (10) of a convex mirror (26) and of a concave mirror (24), a more compact, space-saving design is able to achieved. The image-recording device according to the present invention may be utilized to special advantage for a printing form (29) in a plate-exposure unit or in a print unit of a printing press.

Abstract: An image-recording device for a printing form (29), including an array of light sources (12) and a downstream microoptics (14), which generates a virtual intermediate image (18) of the light sources (12), which is distinguished by the microoptics (14) having a downstream optical system (10) of a convex mirror (26) and of a concave mirror (24) having a common center of curvature, a combination of the Offner type, which produces a real image (28) of the virtual intermediate images (18). By employing a monolithic structure (40) of the optical system (10) of a convex mirror (26) and of a concave mirror (24), a more compact, space-saving design is able to achieved. The image-recording device according to the present invention may be utilized to special advantage for a printing form (29) in a plate-exposure unit or in a print unit of a printing press.