Optical waveguides – Temporal optical modulation within an optical waveguide
Reexamination Certificate
2004-06-22
2008-08-26
Font, Frank G (Department: 2883)
Optical waveguides
Temporal optical modulation within an optical waveguide
C385S031000, C385S039000, C385S129000, C385S130000, C385S131000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07418161
ABSTRACT:
Exemplary embodiments of the invention provide photonic crystal-based optical elements for integrated circuits. A photonic crystal optical device comprises a substrate and a plurality of pillars forming a photonic crystal structure over the substrate. The pillars are spaced apart from each other. Each pillar has a height and a horizontal cross-sectional shape. A material with a different dielectric constant than the pillars is provided within the spacing between the pillars. According to exemplary embodiments of the invention, the photonic crystal-based optical element can be an optical interconnect, a lens, or a filter. The photonic crystal-based optical element of the invention can be used to transmit solitons.
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Dickstein & Shapiro LLP
Font Frank G
Lepisto Ryan
Micro)n Technology, Inc.
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