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2009-09-04

2011-10-18

Lepisto, Ryan (Department: 2883)

Optical waveguides

Optical fiber waveguide with cladding

C257S040000, C428S357000

Reexamination Certificate

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08041171

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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