Optical waveguides – With optical coupler – Particular coupling function
Reexamination Certificate
2011-03-08
2011-03-08
Kianni, K. Cyrus (Department: 2883)
Optical waveguides
With optical coupler
Particular coupling function
C385S027000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07903909
ABSTRACT:
Low-loss waveguide structures may comprise a multimode waveguide supporting a periodic light intensity pattern, and attachments disposed at the waveguide adjacent low-intensity regions of the light intensity pattern.
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