Optical waveguides – Optical fiber waveguide with cladding
Reexamination Certificate
2005-05-24
2005-05-24
Font, Frank G. (Department: 2883)
Optical waveguides
Optical fiber waveguide with cladding
C385S004000, C065S403000, C065S435000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06898359
ABSTRACT:
High index-contrast fiber waveguides, materials for forming high index-contrast fiber waveguides, and applications of high index-contrast fiber waveguides are disclosed.
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Ahmad Rokan U.
Anderson Emilia
Engeness Torkel
Fink Yoel
Ibanescu Mihai
Dupuis Derek L.
Font Frank G.
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