Optical device and movable reflector

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2007-06-26

2007-06-26

Song, Sarah (Department: 2874)

Optical waveguides

With optical coupler

Switch

Reexamination Certificate

active

11069925

ABSTRACT:
An optical device comprising a first optical path having a first optical axis, a second optical path having a second optical axis not parallel to the first optical axis, and a mirror arranged to move across a bisector of an angle between the first and second optical axes. The mirror has a surface including a reflecting portion for reflecting light from the first path toward the second path. The reflecting portion has an edge including a linear portion placed on a plane substantially perpendicular to the bisector. The linear portion is inclined relative to a normal to a plane including the first and second optical axes.

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