Network comprising a space division photonic switch and a termin

Details Network comprising a space division photonic switch and a termin Network comprising a space division photonic switch and a termin

1994-06-30

1996-03-26

Boudreau, Leo

Optical: systems and elements

Deflection using a moving element

Using a periodically moving element

359117, 359164, 359165, 359167, H04B 1020, H04B 1000, H04J 1400

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055025870

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a communications network in which a space division photonic switch connects waveguides form two terminals and one of the terminals impresses data on an input signal to form an output signal which results in an efficient and secure network.

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