Method and apparatus for low-loss signal transmission

Details Method and apparatus for low-loss signal transmission Method and apparatus for low-loss signal transmission

2008-01-01

2008-01-01

Font, Frank G. (Department: 2883)

Optical waveguides

Optical fiber waveguide with cladding

Utilizing nonsolid core or cladding

C385S117000, C385S123000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11300639

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to the field of radio-frequency (RF) waveguides. More specifically, the present invention pertains to a method and apparatus that provides ultra-low-loss RF waveguide structures targeted between approximately 300 GHz and approximately 30 THz. The RF waveguide includes a hollow core and a flexible honeycomb, periodic-bandgap structure surrounding the hollow core. The flexible honeycomb, periodic-bandgap structure is formed of a plurality of tubes formed of a dielectric material such as of low-loss quartz, polyethylene, or high-resistivity silicon. Using the RF waveguide, a user may attach a terahertz signal source to the waveguide and pass signals through the waveguide, while a terahertz signal receiver receives the signals.

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