Dielectric waveguide with transverse index variation that...

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2005-06-21

2005-06-21

Le, Hoanganh (Department: 2828)

Coherent light generators

Optical fiber laser

C372S026000, C372S064000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06909729

ABSTRACT:
Optical components including a laser based on a dielectric waveguide extending along a waveguide axis and having a refractive index cross-section perpendicular to the waveguide axis, the refractive index cross-section supporting an electromagnetic mode having a zero group velocity for a non-zero wavevector along the waveguide axis.

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