VCSEL Array Light Source for Fabry-Perot Acoustic Probe

The patent applies local quality by making each element of the array light source emit light at a wavelength optimized for its specific position on the Fabry-Perot probe. The controller adjusts the wavelength of measurement light according to the cavity length at each position, ensuring that each local region operates at its optimal resonance condition. This resolves the contradiction by maintaining measurement precision across the entire probe surface without requiring a complex multi-wavelength system, as each element operates independently at its locally optimized wavelength.

The patent applies dynamics by implementing a controller that dynamically adjusts the wavelength of measurement light for each element based on the cavity length characteristics of the Fabry-Perot probe at corresponding positions. This dynamic wavelength adjustment allows the system to adapt to variations in cavity length across the probe surface, maintaining optimal detection sensitivity without requiring manual calibration or complex hardware modifications. The controller automatically optimizes the wavelength for each position, resolving the contradiction between measurement precision and device complexity.

The patent applies segmentation by dividing the light source into an array of multiple independent elements, each corresponding to a specific position on the Fabry-Perot probe. This segmentation allows simultaneous measurement across multiple positions rather than sequential scanning with a single element. Each element can be independently controlled to emit light at the optimal wavelength for its corresponding probe position, enabling parallel data acquisition and significantly improving productivity while maintaining manageable device complexity through modular architecture.

The patent applies dimensionality change by transitioning from a single-element probe requiring one-dimensional scanning to an array light source with multiple elements operating in parallel across two dimensions. Each element in the array corresponds to a specific reception region on the probe, allowing simultaneous measurement across the entire field of view. This dimensional transition enables high-resolution imaging without the need for time-consuming sequential scanning, as all spatial positions are measured concurrently, thus improving productivity while maintaining measurement precision.