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214 results about "Retroreflector" patented technology

A retroreflector (sometimes called a retroflector or cataphote) is a device or surface that reflects radiation (light, usually) back to its source with a minimum of scattering. In a retroreflector the wavefront of the radiation is reflected straight back to the wave's source. This works at a wide range of angle of incidence, unlike a planar mirror, which does this only if the mirror is exactly perpendicular to the wave front, having a zero angle of incidence. Being directed, the retroflector's reflection is brighter than that of a diffuse reflector. Corner reflectors and cat eye reflectors are the most used kinds.

Film layer measuring method and device

The invention relates to the technical field of optical detection, in particular to a film layer measuring method and device.The film layer measuring method comprises the steps that a to-be-measured sample is irradiated with pump light and probe light, the probe light is reflected by the to-be-measured sample to form probe signal light, the probe light or the pump light is guided by a retroreflector to irradiate the to-be-measured sample, and the probe signal light forms probe signal light; the retroreflector moves back and forth in the first direction so as to carry out time delay on the probe light or the pump light. Receiving the detection signal light when the retroreflector moves forward along the first direction to generate a forward scanning spectrum, and receiving the detection signal light when the retroreflector moves backward along the first direction to generate a backward scanning spectrum; integrating the forward scanning spectrum and the reverse scanning spectrum to generate a detection spectrum, and obtaining the film property of the to-be-detected sample based on the detection spectrum. The invention is at least beneficial to improving the measurement efficiency of the film property.
Owner:SKYVERSE TECH CO LTD

Optical aperture for modulating retroflecting optical communication, positioning, and timing

A device including an optical aperture comprising a plurality of outwardly facing modulating retroreflectors (MRR) disposed at a same radius about a center point; wherein each of the MRRs comprises a plurality of reflectors coupled to a modulator. A number and arrangement of the reflectors is configured to enable positioning of the aperture from a ranging measurement of a coordinate of the modulator using retroreflections of laser beams back to at least one base station after transmission from the at least one base station and when the aperture is attached to an airborne or spaceborne unmanned vehicle.
Owner:CALIFORNIA INST OF TECH

Self-coherent optical fiber interference device and method for simultaneously measuring morphology and thickness

The invention relates to a self-coherence optical fiber interference device and method for simultaneously measuring morphology and thickness. The device comprises a light source module (1), a measurement light path (2), a compensation light path (3), a spectrograph (4), a mechanical motion module (6) and a data processing module (5), the measuring light path (2) comprises an optical fiber circulator (21), an optical fiber retroreflector (22) and an optical probe (23) and is used for realizing focusing measurement and enabling reflected light of the end face of the optical fiber retroreflector (22) and reflected light of a transparent object to be measured to return; reflected light of the end face of the optical fiber retroreflector (2) and reflected light of the transparent object to be measured form a measuring light beam, and the measuring light beam enters the compensation light path (3); the compensation light path (3) comprises an optical fiber splitter (31), an optical fiber delay line (32) and an optical fiber coupler (33), the measuring light beam is subjected to optical path compensation to generate a compensation light beam, and the compensation light beam and the measuring light beam are combined and input into the spectrograph (4) together.
Owner:TIANJIN UNIV

Emissions localization and quantification using combined unmanned aerial systems and continuous monitoring

Systems, devices, and methods including a mobile platform comprising: an in situ trace gas sensor, and a device configured to receive an open path laser beam, where the device is at least one of: a retroreflector to receive and return the open path laser beam and a detection device having processing electronics configured to interpret at least one of: a laser dispersion and an absorption signal.
Owner:SEEKOPS INC

Multi-reflection cavity enhanced Raman system and use method

PendingCN119619101AImprove reception performanceincrease widthRaman scatteringRetroreflectorMaterials science
The invention discloses a multi-reflection cavity enhanced Raman system and a use method. The multi-reflection cavity enhanced Raman system comprises a concave mirror, a converging lens and an optical fiber bundle, the optical fiber bundle comprises a plurality of optical fibers which are horizontally arranged, a converging lens, a parallel lens, a reaction part and a concave mirror are distributed at the input end of each optical fiber, and a first lens and a first retroreflector as well as a second lens and a second retroreflector are arranged at the two ends of the reaction part. Then the laser signal reacts with the to-be-detected gas to generate a Raman signal, a part of the Raman signal is reflected by the concave mirror, and then the Raman signal is converged in the optical fiber by the converging lens and the parallel lens to be received; raman signals excited on the horizontal plane are matched with the horizontally arranged optical fibers, so that the receiving effect is good; the intensity of the laser signal at the reaction position is high, so that the intensity of the generated Raman signal is high. Therefore, the design has a relatively good receiving effect on the Raman signal, and the intensity of the received Raman signal is relatively high.
Owner:WUHAN UNIV OF TECH

Retroreflective device

To eliminate offset in a retroreflective device.SOLUTION: An arrangement of a corner cube prism 131 comprises a prizm assembly 130 configured so as to form one continuous ring column 137 by putting each adjacent side 136B of light transmission surfaces 133 into close contact with the adjacent side. Each corner cube prism 131 forming the ring column 137 is arranged in a state of directing the light transmission surface 133 at an outer side of a ring of the ring column 137, and, under a condition that incidence light of a direction vertical to a center axis C10 of the ring of the ring column 137 is made incident toward the corner cube prism 131, the corner cube prism 131 is arranged in a state of causing a relation in which two lengths of an optical passage length ranging up to a light emission position where retroreflective light transmits the light transmission surface 133 from a light incidence position where the incidence light transmits the light transmission surface 133 and a sum of the shortest distance from the light incidence position to the center axis C10, and the shortest distance from the center axis C10 to the light emission position are equal to establish.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2
Owner:MYZOX

Vehicle fascia comprising rotating reflectors

A reflector unit may behave as a retroreflector to reflect light of a selected color. The reflector unit may comprise a plurality of reflector elements having a first side configured to reflect light of a first color and a second side configured to reflect light of a second color. In response to receiving a signal (e.g., indicating a bi-directional vehicle has changed a direction of travel), the reflector unit may cause the reflector elements to rotate and expose a different side of the reflector elements depending on the direction of travel.
Owner:ZOOX INC

Methods for calibrating a processing machine, and processing machines

The disclosure provides methods for calibrating processing machines for the production of 3D components by irradiation of powder layers, wherein the processing machine includes a scanner device for positioning a laser beam in a processing field in which a height-adjustable construction platform for the application of the powder layers by sweeping at least two, e.g., three markings, e.g., in the form of spherical retroreflectors, which are applied on the construction platform and / or on a preform, by the laser beam, detecting laser radiation reflected back from the markings into the scanner device, determining actual positions of the markings, determining deviations of the actual positions of the markings from setpoint positions of the markings, and calibrating the processing machine by correcting the positioning of the laser beam and / or the position of the construction platform using the determined deviations. The disclosure also relates to associated processing machines.
Owner:TRUMPF LASER & SYSTEMTECHNIK GMBH

Measuring device for frequency-based position determination of a movable component

A measuring device (10) for frequency-based position determination of a movable component (226) in an optical system (200) for microlithography comprises two optical resonators (16-1; 16-2), each with two resonator mirrors (20-1, 22-1; 20-2, 22-2), which each enclose a resonator cavity (18-1; 18-2), wherein the resonator cavities have different lengths, and a common retroreflector (14) for both resonators, which is configured to direct a respective measuring radiation (24-1; 24-2) back and forth between the respective resonator mirrors of the two resonators.
Owner:CARL ZEISS SMT GMBH

Spectroscopy combining base stations and unmanned aerial vehicles

ActiveUS12674749B2Reflecting telescopeSpectroscopy
A spectroscopy system including a base station having a reflecting telescope and a laser light source coupled to the telescope, the laser providing an outgoing light signal; at least one Unmanned Aerial Vehicle containing a mobile retroreflector configured to receive the light signal from the laser and return a light signal back to the telescope; a detector to record the intensity of the returning light signal; and optical components for spectroscopic measurements, the optical components utilizing the intensity of the returning light signal, revealing the presence of a chosen narrow band for the purpose of detecting a target.
Owner:UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA

Amplification compensation repeater for controlling image position

And the amplification compensation repeater is used for controlling the image position. Embodiments are disclosed that are configured to optically relay laser energy beams propagating along an optical path to a scanning lens. In one embodiment, a system includes a first locator configured to move a scanning lens, and an optical repeater system configured to relay a beam path to an entrance pupil of the scanning lens. The optical repeater system includes an optical repeater having a first lens, a second lens, a first retro-reflector configured to direct a beam path to the optical repeater, a second retro-reflector, and a third retro-reflector, the second retro-reflector and the third retro-reflector located on opposite sides of the scanning lens. A second retroreflector and a third retroreflector may be located between the first lens and the second lens. The first retro-reflector is movable relative to the second retro-reflector and the third retro-reflector, and the first positioner is configured to move the scanning lens relative to the second retro-reflector.
Owner:ELECTRO SCI IND INC

Retroreflective target and laser rangefinder device comprising such a target

Retroreflective target (100) for a laser rangefinder (1), comprising a spherical reflector (120) and a support (110) on which the reflector is fixed, characterized in that a lens (130) is attached to the support, the lens comprising a spherical face intended to make point contact with a surface (S) of an object (M) to be geometrically characterized, the reflector and the lens extending on either side of the support, and the center of the reflector and the center of curvature of the spherical face of the lens coinciding. Laser rangefinder (1) comprising at least one laser tracker (4) and such a retroreflective target. FIGURE IN ABRIDGED DIAGRAM: Fig. 2
Owner:SAFRAN REOSC

Projection system

PCT designated stageWO2026041444A1Optical elementsOphthalmologyProjection system
The invention relates to a projection system having - a projector (22, 22'); and - a retroreflector (23), wherein the projector (22, 22') illuminates the retroreflector (23) and the retroreflector (23) reflects in a certain solid angle range.
Owner:CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGIES GMBH

Anti-laser broadband efficient retroreflector for satellite

The invention relates to the technical field of satellite protection, in particular to an anti-laser broadband efficient retroreflector for satellites, which comprises a metal substrate, a phase change alloy array, a retroreflection microstructure array and a multi-layer optical dielectric film, and is characterized in that the metal substrate is of a hollow box type structure consisting of an upper substrate, a lower substrate and side plates with grids; the phase change alloy array is arranged in the metal substrate and is composed of an Al-Si alloy phase change material; the retro-reflection microstructure array is arranged above the upper substrate, the bottom of the retro-reflection microstructure array is triangular, hexagonal or rectangular, and the top of the retro-reflection microstructure array is of a pointed cone structure composed of three inclined planes; and a plurality of layers of optical medium films are plated on the surface of the retroreflection microstructure array. The Al-Si alloy layer prepared through the substrate can absorb a large amount of heat through phase change, so that the laser damage threshold value and the protection performance are improved, and efficient retroreflection of incident laser is achieved.
Owner:LANZHOU INST OF PHYSICS CHINESE ACADEMY OF SPACE TECH

Target for use in surveying applications

The present inventive concept relates to a target for use in surveying applications, said target comprising: a base element having a central axis, a reflector for reflecting light beams being incident on said target, said reflector including a plurality of retroreflectors arranged around said central axis to cover an angular area of substantially 360 degrees, wherein said reflector has an outer circumference and an inner circumference as defined by the arrangement of the retroreflectors and wherein a retroreflector has a first side located at the outer circumference and a second side located at the inner circumference; and a plurality of light emitting elements providing a plurality of apparent light sources arranged around said central axis, wherein an apparent light source is positioned within the inner circumference of the reflector for emitting light in a direction away from the central axis of the base element.
Owner:TRIMBLE INC

Device and method for amplifying laser radiation with a laser crystal

UndeterminedDE102025107250A1Optical radiationRetroreflector
The present invention relates to a device (10) for amplifying laser radiation with a laser crystal (1), in particular a plate-shaped one, and with at least two reflection devices (2, 3) for the laser radiation to be amplified, which are configured to reflect the laser radiation such that the laser radiation is passed back and forth multiple times through the laser crystal (1), wherein the reflection devices (2, 3) are designed as retroreflectors. The invention further relates to a method for amplifying laser radiation in which the laser radiation to be amplified is passed back and forth multiple times through a laser crystal (1), in particular a plate-shaped one, by means of two reflection devices (2, 3), wherein the reflection devices (2, 3) are designed as retroreflectors.
Owner:TRUMPF LASERSYSTEMS FOR SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING SE

Laser collimation measurement system and method for digitally compensating light drift angle

The invention discloses a laser collimation measurement system and method for a digital compensation light drift angle, and belongs to the technical field of precision measurement, and the system comprises a laser output unit, a collimating lens, a light drift angle measurement unit, a straightness measurement unit, a two-dimensional angle measurement unit and a signal processing unit. The light drift angle measuring unit measures the light drift angle through a light retroreflector, a lens and a photoelectric detector, the straightness and two-dimensional angle measuring unit obtains original measuring signals through an optical splitter and the photoelectric detector, and the signal processing unit receives signals of all the photoelectric detectors. And calculating a real straightness error and a real angle error of the measured object, and performing digital compensation on a measurement error caused by a light drift angle. Through one-way optical path design, common-path compensation and a digital algorithm, the influence of the light drift angle on the measurement precision in long-distance measurement is effectively suppressed, and the method is suitable for high-precision geometric error measurement of large equipment such as a gantry machine tool.
Owner:BEIJING JIAOTONG UNIV

System for wavelength-resolved digital holographic imaging

The invention relates to a system (1) for digital holographic imaging, comprising at least the following components: a beam splitter (2) that defines four sides with a beam splitter surface (2a), a retroreflector array (3) that is arranged on the second or the third side (22, 23) and comprises a plurality of retroreflector elements (30), and a reference mirror (4) that is arranged on an adjacent side (23, 22) to the retroreflector array (3), wherein the system (1) is configured to impress wavelength-dependent phase shifts on object light (100) for each retroreflector element (3), said phase shifts being different for a plurality of retroreflector elements (3).
Owner:AKMIRA OPTRONICS GMBH

Method and device for determining the spatial orientation of a motor vehicle

A device for determining the pitch angle (β) and / or the roll angle (γ) of a motor vehicle (4) comprises: at least one retroreflector (16a, 16b, 16c) having a plurality of reflector elements (18) and attachable to a surface of the motor vehicle (4); at least one image acquisition device (10) designed and configured to take at least one image of the motor vehicle (4), wherein the at least one image also includes an image of the at least one retroreflector (16a, 16b, 16c); and an evaluation device (14) designed and configured to evaluate the at least one recorded image in order to determine the pitch angle (β) and / or the roll angle (γ) of the motor vehicle (4).
Owner:ROBERT BOSCH GMBH

Target for use in surveying applications

The present inventive concept relates to a target (10) for use in surveying applications, said target (10) comprising: a base element (100) having a central axis (102), a reflector (110) for reflecting light beams being incident on said target (10), said reflector (110) including a plurality of retroreflectors (140) arranged around said central axis (102) to cover an angular area of substantially 360 degrees, wherein said reflector (110) has an outer circumference (112) and an inner circumference (114) as defined by the arrangement of the retroreflectors and wherein a retroreflector (140-1) has a first side (142) located at the outer circumference (112) and a second side (144) located at the inner circumference (114); and a plurality of light emitting elements providing a plurality of apparent light sources (160) arranged around said central axis (102), wherein an apparent light source (162) is positioned within the inner circumference (114) of the reflector (110) for emitting light in a direction away from the central axis (102) of the base element (100).
Owner:TRIMBLE INC

Spherically mounted retroreflector

A spherically mounted retroreflector comprising an optic inlay, the optic inlay comprising a retroreflector having a vertex and an axis of symmetry, and a carrier having an at least partly spherical outer surface and a cavity, wherein the optic inlay is arranged in the cavity, and wherein the at least partly spherical outer surface has a sphere center, which sphere center coincides with the vertex, wherein the optic inlay is connected to the carrier. The optic inlay comprises a coupling portion, and the spherically mounted retroreflector comprises a coupling element arranged between the optic inlay and the carrier.
Owner:LEICA GEOSYSTEMS AG

Low-dispersion reflector

Low dispersion reflector. A retroreflector comprising a front boundary surface configured for incoming measurement light into the retroreflector, a back boundary surface configured for reflecting the measurement light as reflected measurement light. The front boundary surface and the back boundary surface are arranged on opposite sides of the retroreflector and define an optical axis by the arrangement of the front boundary surface and / or the back boundary surface, wherein an angle of incidence of the measurement light relative to the optical axis is equal to an angle of exit of the reflected measurement light relative to the optical axis. A first optical element comprising the front boundary surface and a second optical element comprising the back boundary surface are provided. The front boundary surface and the back boundary surface are of a curved shape, the first optical element and the second optical element have different shapes and / or sizes, the first optical element is connected to the second optical element, and the retroreflector is configured such that the measurement light entering the retroreflector at the front boundary surface is focused at the back boundary surface.
Owner:HEXAGON INNOVATION CENTER LTD

Lighting apparatus for vehicle

PendingCN121932624AMinimize structural space depthuniform appearanceLighting and heating apparatusOptical signallingLight equipmentLight guide
The invention relates to a lighting device for a vehicle, having a flat light guide unit (2) for generating a predefined light function, comprising: opposite flat sides (9, 10), on which coupled light (L1, L2) can be totally reflected within the flat light guide (8) in a light guide direction (11); the invention relates to a lighting device (1) having a flat side (2), a narrow side (12, 12 ') connecting the flat side, at which light energy generated by a light source (13) is coupled into a flat light conductor, and having a retroreflector unit (3) for generating a retroreflective function, which retroreflector unit comprises a plurality of retroreflective elements (18) arranged in a plane, the retroreflector unit is arranged offset from the flat light conductor of the flat light conductor unit in the main emission direction (H), the flat light conductor of the flat light conductor unit being arranged downstream of the retroreflector unit in the main emission direction.
Owner:HELLA GMBH & CO KGAA

Laser tracker target ball

ActiveCN224499392ULaser trackerRetroreflector
The utility model discloses a laser tracker target ball, including the spheroid, the spheroid has the cavity, be equipped with the opening of the intercommunication cavity on the spheroid, the opening place threaded connection has the compression circle, is equipped with the lens seat and cubic angle retroreflector in the cavity, and the compression circle is equipped with the sheath between the lens seat. The utility model discloses a laser tracker target ball, cubic angle retroreflector and lens seat are fixed after preliminary calibration, and after being loaded into the target ball inside, it is convenient to adjust the relative spatial relation. After product is completed, optical and physical structure are relatively stable, and the ability that resists external interference is strong. Compression circle structure design is reasonable, and cooperate sheath, play the role of reinforcing the internal structure of spheroid, form protection to cubic angle retroreflector again, improve the service life of target ball. Spheroid and base adopt magnetic attraction force connection, and the installation dismounting is convenient, promotes work efficiency and guarantees the measuring accuracy.
Owner:JIAXING YIOU IND & TRADE CO LTD

Pipeline supporting structure for vacuum delay line system of long-baseline optical interferometer

The invention discloses a pipeline support structure for a vacuum delay line system of a long baseline optical interferometer, which comprises a vacuum pipeline, a cat eye type retroreflector, a linear motor module and an inner support assembly, and is characterized in that the inner support assembly comprises a plane adapter plate and a fillet lower collet, the plane adapter plate is connected with a guide rail system, and the guide rail system is connected with the linear motor module; the lower side of the fillet lower bottom support is of an arc-shaped structure and is fixedly attached to the inner wall of the vacuum pipeline. The supporting structure further comprises an outer supporting assembly, and the outer supporting assembly comprises two outer supporting fixing pieces symmetrically installed outside the vacuum pipeline. The supporting structure has good installation planeness, structural stability and adjustment flexibility, can effectively solve the problems that in the prior art, a supporting structure in a round pipe is insufficient in stability and cannot be adjusted, and the installation precision is difficult to guarantee, and is particularly suitable for a precise astronomical optical instrument installation platform which is strict in high planeness and vacuum environment requirements.
Owner:NANJING INST OF ASTRONOMICAL OPTICS & TECH NAT ASTRONOMICAL OBSE

Arrangement of optical component for lighting device of motor vehicle and lighting device for rear region of motor vehicle

The invention relates to an arrangement for an optical component of a lighting device for a motor vehicle and a lighting device for a rear region of a motor vehicle. The invention relates to a lighting device, comprising a plurality of light sources, a light guide having an entry surface and an exit surface, and a cover plate, the lighting device being designed such that light generated by the light sources at least partially enters the at least one light guide through the entry surface, exits the light guide through the exit surface, and exits the lighting device through the cover plate, according to the invention, the lighting device is provided for generating a light function of the tail lamp, the brake lamp and the driving direction indicator, the exit surface of the light guide serves at least partially as a light-emitting surface for the light function of the brake lamp and the driving direction indicator, and the light-emitting surface has a dimension of at least 50 cm2. The lighting device may include an arrangement of optical members, the retroreflector being arranged behind the light conductor such that light impinging on the light conductor passes through the light conductor, impinging on the retroreflector, reflected back by the retroreflector, and again passes through the light conductor.
Owner:HELLA GMBH & CO KGAA

Apparatus for and method of optical component alignment

Apparatus for and method of aligning optical components such as beam splitters in an optical pulse stretcher in which a landing spot of a beam which has traversed a portion of the optical beam splitter and a coincident landing spot of a beam split from a retroreflected input beam are made to align on a target spot. Also disclosed is an apparatus and method for aligning the retroreflector to facilitate proper beam alignment. A fluorescent material may be used to render a beam landing spot visible.
Owner:CYMER INC

Phase measurement device for laser interference photolithography system, and method for using same

Disclosed is a phase measurement device, comprising: a first wave plate, a first polarization splitting prism, a fourth wave plate, a retroreflector, a third wave plate, a reflector, a second wave plate, a polarizer, a second polarization splitting prism, a third polarization splitting prism, a first photoelectric detector, a second photoelectric detector, and a base, wherein the first to third polarization splitting prisms and the first and second photoelectric detectors are fixed on the base; the first to fourth wave plates are respectively arranged around the periphery of the first polarization splitting prism; the polarizer is arranged on an emitting surface of the third polarization splitting prism; the retroreflector is arranged on an outer side of the fourth wave plate; and the reflector is arranged on an outer side of the third wave plate. An interferometric signal is resolved to obtain a measurement light beam phase.
Owner:TSINGHUA UNIVERSITY +1

Network camera with focal length adjusting function

InactiveCN119697501AElectric machineryMicro motor
The invention discloses a network camera with a focal length adjusting function, and relates to the technical field of network cameras. A camera is arranged in the device body, the left end of the camera is connected with an aperture mechanism, the left end of the aperture mechanism is connected with a retroreflector mechanism, and the retroreflector mechanism is fixedly connected with the interior of the device body; a micro motor is arranged in the device body, a sliding mechanism is arranged at the front end of the micro motor and fixedly connected with the reflecting mirror mechanism, and a distance measuring mechanism is connected to the bottom of the micro motor; a lifting mechanism is arranged in the device shell, and a rotating mechanism is arranged in the device shell. Through the micro motor in the device main body, the aperture mechanism and the sliding mechanism can be driven to operate at the same time, so that the aperture mechanism can adjust the size of an aperture, and the sliding mechanism can lengthen or shorten the length of the retroreflector mechanism, so that the camera is driven by the aperture mechanism and the retroreflector mechanism to perform focal length adjustment operation. Therefore, the equipment is more convenient to carry out focal length adjustment operation.
Owner:JIANGSU WANGREN INTELLIGENT TECHNOLOGY CO LTD