Optical waveguide termination with vertical and horizontal...

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2006-01-17

2006-01-17

Lee, John R. (Department: 2881)

Optical waveguides

Planar optical waveguide

C385S130000, C385S131000, C385S132000

Reexamination Certificate

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06987919

ABSTRACT:
An optical device is disclosed which includes a waveguide that support a first optical mode in a first region and a second optical mode in a second region. The waveguide further includes single material guiding layer having a lower portion with a first taper and an upper portion with a second taper.

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