Optical: systems and elements – Light interference – Produced by coating or lamina
Reexamination Certificate
2005-09-20
2005-09-20
Robinson, Mark A. (Department: 2872)
Optical: systems and elements
Light interference
Produced by coating or lamina
C359S260000, C359S584000, C356S519000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06947218
ABSTRACT:
The invention relates generally to optical interference filters and interferometers. Methods, devices and device components for optical signal generation and processing using optical interference filters and interferometers are presented. The invention provides optical interference filters and interferometers having a selected cumulative reflectance phase dispersion capable of providing substantially independent selectable resonance frequency and free spectral range. An exemplary interference filter of the present invention provides a multi-peak transmission spectrum with substantially independent, selectable control over absolute transmission band frequencies and relative transmission band spacing. The methods and devices provided herein are particularly well suited for frequency matching optical signals to a selected frequency standard, such as the International Telecommunication Union frequency standard.
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Amari Alessandro
Greenlee Winner & Sullivan, P.C.
Research Electro-Optics, Inc.
Robinson Mark A.
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