Optical communications – Transmitter and receiver system – Including polarization
Reexamination Certificate
2011-08-16
2011-08-16
Sedighian, M. R. (Department: 2613)
Optical communications
Transmitter and receiver system
Including polarization
C398S079000, C398S043000, C359S483010
Reexamination Certificate
active
08000610
ABSTRACT:
This application describes optical monitoring devices and applications in optical systems for monitoring various optical parameters of light, including the signal to noise ratio, the degree of polarization, and the differential group delay (DGD).
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