Optical waveguides – Optical waveguide sensor
Reexamination Certificate
2008-07-29
2008-07-29
Font, Frank G (Department: 2883)
Optical waveguides
Optical waveguide sensor
C385S122000, C385S123000, C385S147000, C250S227110, C250S227140, C250S227180, C250S288000, C356S246000, C356S300000, C356S301000, C359S240000, C359S244000, C359S290000, C359S296000, C204S403100
Reexamination Certificate
active
07406217
ABSTRACT:
Plasmons on a waveguide may deliver energy to photocatalyze a reaction. The waveguide or other energy carrier may be configured to carry electromagnetic energy and generate plasmon energy at one or more locations proximate to the waveguide, where the plasmon energy may react chemically with a medium or interaction material.
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