Method and apparatus for amplitude modulation of a laser beam

Details Method and apparatus for amplitude modulation of a laser beam Method and apparatus for amplitude modulation of a laser beam

1993-12-06

1995-05-02

Lee, John D.

Optical waveguides

Temporal optical modulation within an optical waveguide

Electro-optic

385 10, G02F 101

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054127432

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus and method for amplitude modulation of laser light by means of an electro-optic waveguide having a grating coupler, the length of the grating being short relative to the coupling length and to the waist of the incident laser beam.

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