Optical: systems and elements – Optical modulator – Light wave temporal modulation
Reexamination Certificate
2007-01-09
2007-01-09
Schwartz, Jordan (Department: 2873)
Optical: systems and elements
Optical modulator
Light wave temporal modulation
C359S259000, C359S321000, C385S040000, C385S132000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10981920
ABSTRACT:
A device that comprises: a) a first optical waveguide; b) a second optical waveguide; c) an optical coupling region including the first and second optical waveguides, the optical coupling region characterized as having at least one coupling length and comprising a first bias section, a modulation section, and a second bias section arranged such that light propagates serially through the first bias section, the modulation section, and the second bias section; d) a first bias electrode for biasing the first bias section; e) a modulating electrode for applying a modulating voltage to the modulation section, the modulating electrode being positioned to control the refractive index of the first optical waveguide; and f) a second bias electrode for biasing the second bias section.
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Bintz Louis J.
Dinu Raluca
Fish & Richardson P.C.
Lumera Corporation
Schwartz Jordan
Stultz Jessica
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