Optics: measuring and testing – By polarized light examination – Of surface reflection
Reexamination Certificate
2011-08-16
2011-08-16
Lauchman, L. G (Department: 2877)
Optics: measuring and testing
By polarized light examination
Of surface reflection
C356S447000, C356S448000, C356S460000, C356S477000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07999938
ABSTRACT:
This application describes designs, implementations, and techniques for controlling propagation mode or modes of light in a common optical path, which may include one or more waveguides, to sense a sample.
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Lauchman L. G
Perkins Coie LLP
Tomophase Corporation
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