Optical: systems and elements – Optical modulator – Light wave temporal modulation
Reexamination Certificate
2011-07-12
2011-07-12
Martinez, Joseph (Department: 2873)
Optical: systems and elements
Optical modulator
Light wave temporal modulation
Reexamination Certificate
active
07978394
ABSTRACT:
A photonic/plasmonic device is disclosed that uses a ferroelectric material and its magnetization state in order to affect the physical properties of electromagnetic waves. The magnetization state of the ferromagnetic material may either be zero or nonzero. When the magnetization state of the ferromagnetic material is non-zero physical properties of the electromagnetic waves are altered. This effect can be used to make switches and the like.
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Chau Kenneth J.
Elezzabi Abdulhakem
Johnson Mark B
Legg L. George
Martinez Joseph
Ressing Amy L.
The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of
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