Optical filter array and method of use

Details Optical filter array and method of use Optical filter array and method of use

2005-06-28

2005-06-28

Juba, Jr., John (Department: 2872)

Optical: systems and elements

Holographic system or element

Having particular recording medium

C359S015000, C359S578000, C359S587000, C359S900000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06912073

ABSTRACT:
In accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, an optical apparatus includes a glass monolithic structure including a plurality of optical filter elements, and the glass monolithic structure is not an optical fiber. In accordance with another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, an optical apparatus includes a glass monolithic structure which includes a plurality of optical filter elements. The optical apparatus further includes a device which selectively aligns an optical input and an optical output to one of said plurality of optical filter elements. In accordance with another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a method of adding/dropping a particular frequency from an optical signal includes providing a glass monolithic structure which further includes a plurality of optical filter elements. The method further includes providing a device which selectively aligns an optical input and an optical output to one of the plurality of optical filters.

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