Device for crossing optical beams, in particular in an...

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2002-03-06

2008-03-18

Wong, Tina (Department: 2874)

Optical waveguides

With optical coupler

Particular coupling structure

C385S027000, C385S050000, C359S321000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07346239

ABSTRACT:
A device for crossing optical beams. At least a first input optical waveguide is directed along a first axis, a second optical waveguide is directed along a second axis inclined with respect to the first axis, and a photonic crystal having a regular periodicity in an optical crossing region at the intersection of said first and second axis has, opposite the first and second input waveguides, a first and a second output waveguide to provide for exit beams.

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