Optical waveguides – Optical fiber waveguide with cladding
Reexamination Certificate
2008-09-05
2010-10-05
Stahl, Mike (Department: 2874)
Optical waveguides
Optical fiber waveguide with cladding
C385S029000, C385S050000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07809224
ABSTRACT:
A composite waveguide includes a central core configured to transmit a plurality of modes and at least one side core helically wound about the central core and configured to be selectively coupled to at least a portion of the plurality of modes in the central core.
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Stahl Mike
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