Optical transistor

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2007-03-06

2007-03-06

Connelly-Cushwa, Michelle (Department: 2874)

Optical waveguides

Temporal optical modulation within an optical waveguide

Electro-optic

C385S131000, C257S083000, C257S084000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11040362

ABSTRACT:
An optical transistor is disclosed. An apparatus according to aspects of the present invention includes optical waveguide disposed in semiconductor material. A diode structure is disposed in the optical waveguide. The diode structure includes P and N regions. An electrical switch coupled to the P region and the N region of the diode structure. The electrical switch is coupled to switchably short circuit the P and N regions of the diode structure together.

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