Method and apparatus for optical mode conversion

Details Method and apparatus for optical mode conversion Method and apparatus for optical mode conversion

2007-05-15

2007-05-15

Font, Frank G. (Department: 2883)

Optical waveguides

With optical coupler

Input/output coupler

C385S015000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10515926

ABSTRACT:
A mode conversion apparatus including a dynamic waveguide section associated with a plurality of control elements that, when activated, are able to produce a periodic refractive-index perturbation pattern in the dynamic waveguide section, wherein the periodic refractive-index perturbation pattern is able to convert at least a fraction of an input signal from a first guided mode of the dynamic waveguide section into a second guided mode of the dynamic waveguide section.

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