Optical waveguides – Directional optical modulation within an optical waveguide – Electro-optic
Reexamination Certificate
2006-10-03
2006-10-03
Pak, Sung (Department: 2874)
Optical waveguides
Directional optical modulation within an optical waveguide
Electro-optic
C385S129000, C359S245000, C359S248000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07116847
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for modulating a phase of optical beam independent of polarization. In one embodiment, an apparatus according to embodiments of the present invention includes a first region of an optical waveguide disposed in semiconductor material, the first region having a first conductivity type, and a second region of the optical waveguide disposed in the semiconductor material, the second region having a second conductivity type opposite to the first conductivity type. The apparatus also includes a substantially V shaped insulating region disposed between the first and second regions of the optical waveguide, wherein a vertex of the substantially V shaped insulating region forms an intersecting line that is substantially parallel to an optical path of an optical beam to be directed through the optical waveguide.
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Jones Richard
Liu Ansheng
Paniccia Mario J.
Reed Graham T.
Blakely , Sokoloff, Taylor & Zafman LLP
Intel Corporation
Pak Sung
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