Dyoptyka has developed an innovative solution, using a phase-randomizing deformable mirror, for the reduction of speckle and other unwanted interference effects that can arise when using lasers and partially coherent sources of illumination such as superluminescent diodes.
It offers a unique combination of advantages over alternatives such as moving diffusers and shaking fibers with respect to: speckle reduction performance, speed, optical efficiency, electrical efficiency, size, and manufacturability.
We are proud to announce our new miniaturized deformable mirror module with fully integrated control electronics.
Dimensions are: height 4.5 mm; width 6.0 mm; depth 2.0 mm (not including the mechanical mounting interface of which there are various possibilities.) The only electrical interface required is a DC voltage between 1.8 and 5.5 V, depending on the extent of angular divergence required. Power consumption depends on actuation the voltages and frequencies required by the application but 75 mW is typical. Reflectivity depends on coating but >98% is typical across visible wavelengths. Beam diameters from 0.5 mm to 3.0 mm can be accommodated. Optical power up to 10.0 W at 445 nm when the maximum mirror area is used.
Evaluation systems are now available. In consultation with our manufacturing partners we can provide price and lead time quotations for any volumes up to and exceeding thousands per month.
What are the similarities and differences between Dyoptyka's deformable mirror solution and a moving diffuser?
Both approaches are used to generate sequences of uncorrelated speckle patterns which sum to a more homogeneous intensity over the exposure period. A moving diffuser must have a short correlation length so that it does not need to be moved at impractically high speed. The short correlation length leads to wide angle diffusion which can greatly reduce optical efficiency. The deformable mirror has a continuous surface which does not lead to wide angle diffusion. Its effect can be described as band-limited temporally-randomized divergence. Randomly-distributed deformations in the continuous surface at very high temporal frequencies lead to the generation of many uncorrelated speckle patterns, e.g. within a single one microsecond laser pulse.
What wavelengths, optical powers, and pulse lengths can be used?
Our systems are currently being used by customers with wavelengths ranging from 215 nm to 10.6 um (with reflection efficiency up to 99.9%, depending on coating,) with CW optical powers up to 100 W, and pulse lengths as short as 1 us.
In what types of optical system can the technology be used?
Our systems are currently being used by customers in projection, area illumination, microscope illumination, and interferometric optical systems. In both free-space and fibre-coupled configurations.
How can I evaluate the technology in my application?
We sell evaluation systems with optical system design consultancy support to help achieve optimal performance.
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Effect of deformable mirror in illumination path of TI DLP picoprojector.
Effect of deformable mirror in the common path of a beam profile reflectometry interferometer.
Effect of deformable mirror with a single one microsecond laser pulse illuminating a grating.
Effect of deformable mirror in a Magneto-optical Kerr Microscope with 50 nanometre pixel size at object.
Effect of deformable mirror located before multimode fiber and collimating lens, illuminating materials with different textures.
Effect of deformable mirror located before round and square multimode fiber, imaged in the near field of fiber exit faces.
Projection display
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Microscopy
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Interferometry
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Photolithography
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Holography
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Dimensional Metrology
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Sensor Calibration
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Target Illumination
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General Illumination
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And many more imaging applications ...
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Please contact me directly with any queries
Email: fshevlin (at) dyoptyka (dot) com.
Looking forward to hearing from you,
Fergal Shevlin Ph.D., Founder.
DYOPTYKA,
Dublin, Ireland.
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