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Lensed tapered optical waveguide

  • US 6,829,412 B2
  • Filed: 05/28/2002
  • Issued: 12/07/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/25/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A collecting and condensing system comprising:

  • an optical coupling element, said optical coupling element further comprising;

    a TLP to be illuminated with at least a portion of the electromagnetic radiation emitted by said source, said TLP having an input end and an output end;

    a curved surface disposed fixedly to said output end;

    a reflector having a first and a second focal points;

    a source of electromagnetic radiation disposed proximate to said first focal point of said reflector to emit rays of radiation that reflect from said reflector and converge substantially at said second focal point; and

    wherein said input end of said TLP is located proximate to said second focal point of said reflector.

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