Optical waveguides – Planar optical waveguide
Reexamination Certificate
2006-06-27
2006-06-27
Font, Frank G. (Department: 2883)
Optical waveguides
Planar optical waveguide
C385S008000, C385S031000, C385S039000, C385S040000, C359S333000, C359S342000, C359S344000, C372S023000, C372S043010, C372S066000, C372S097000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07068905
ABSTRACT:
An optical bandwidth source for generating amplified spontaneous emission (ASE) across a selected wavelength range, the optical bandwidth source including a waveguide having a first end and a second end, and comprising a plurality of separate wavelength gain subsections arranged in a serial configuration between the first end and the second end so as to collectively form an active waveguide between the first end and the second end; wherein each of the wavelength gain subsections is configured to produce ASE across a wavelength range which is less than, but contained within, the selected wavelength range, whereby the plurality of separate wavelength gain subsections collectively produce ASE across the selected wavelength range.
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Azimi Masud
Knopp Kevin J.
Vakhshoori Daryoosh
Wang Peidong
Font Frank G.
Lepisto Ryan
Pandiscio & Pandiscio
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