Method and apparatus for optical switching

Details Method and apparatus for optical switching Method and apparatus for optical switching

2006-10-03

2006-10-03

Robinson, Mark A. (Department: 2872)

Optical: systems and elements

Polarization without modulation

By relatively adjustable superimposed or in series polarizers

C359S484010, C359S490020, C359S490020, C385S039000, C398S056000, C398S057000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07116480

ABSTRACT:
An optical switch includes a first port, a second port, a first component group, a second component group, and a switching component group. The switching component group includes a reflector, a polarization beam splitter coupled to the reflector, and a polarization switch coupled to the polarization beam splitter. The first component group is coupled between the first port and the reflector in the switch component group. The second component group is coupled between the second port and the polarization beam splitter in the switch component group.

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