Hybrid sphere-waveguide resonators

Details Hybrid sphere-waveguide resonators Hybrid sphere-waveguide resonators

2003-10-14

2008-10-28

Font, Frank G (Department: 2883)

Optical waveguides

With optical coupler

Particular coupling function

C385S030000, C385S031000, C385S039000, C385S042000, C385S043000, C385S050000, C385S051000, C385S052000, C385S123000, C385S129000, C385S130000, C385S132000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07444045

ABSTRACT:
Microresonators, such as a microsphere resonators and planar microresonators, are optically coupled to waveguides for input and output of light. It is important that the relative positions of the microresonator and the waveguide are maintained stable, while still maintaining high cavity Q and ease of launching and extracting the optical beams. Structures are provided on a substrate that are useful for maintaining the position of the microresonator relative to the waveguide. The structures provide for vertical or horizontal coupling between the waveguide and the microresonator.

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