Optical processor

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2005-11-15

2005-11-15

Boutsikaris, Leonidas (Department: 2872)

Optical: systems and elements

Holographic system or element

With optical waveguide

C359S015000, C359S566000, C359S574000, C359S575000, C385S037000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06965464

ABSTRACT:
Method and apparatus are disclosed for optical packet decoding, waveform generation and wavelength multiplexing/demultiplexing using a programmed holographic structure. A configurable programmed holographic structure is disclosed. A configurable programmed holographic structure may be dynamically re-configured through the application of control mechanisms which alter operative holographic structures.

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