Inventors:
Robert Chih-Jen Chi - Thousand Oaks CA
Assignee:
NP Photonics Inc. - Tucson AZ
International Classification:
G02B 2600
US Classification:
359290, 359291, 359295, 359230, 359224, 359872, 359260, 359578, 356519, 372 20
Abstract:
A method of finding drive values for an actuation mechanism having three degrees of freedom is provided, that will optimize a predetermined parameter of a system that utilizes the actuation mechanism. In one embodiment, a method of finding drive values for a tunable Fabry-Perot cavity is provided, for driving three independently adjustable actuators such that the cavity mirrors of the tunable Fabry-Perot cavity are maintained in a substantially parallel relationship.