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2008-09-17

2009-10-13

Font, Frank G (Department: 2883)

Optical waveguides

Directional optical modulation within an optical waveguide

Light intensity dependent

C385S130000, C385S004000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07603003

ABSTRACT:
This invention provides composite materials comprising nanostructures (e.g., nanowires, branched nanowires, nanotetrapods, nanocrystals, and nanoparticles). Methods and compositions for making such nanocomposites are also provided, as are articles comprising such composites. Waveguides and light concentrators comprising nanostructures (not necessarily as part of a nanocomposite) are additional features of the invention.

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