Fabrication-tolerant waveguides and resonators

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2007-12-28

2010-12-14

Petkovsek, Daniel (Department: 2874)

Optical waveguides

Optical fiber waveguide with cladding

Utilizing multiple core or cladding

C385S129000, C385S131000, C385S132000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07853108

ABSTRACT:
An optical waveguide having a core region with a substantially rectangular cross-section with a selected aspect ratio of width to height. Embodiments include devices incorporating the optical waveguide and methods for using the optical waveguide.

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