Optical waveguides – With optical coupler – Input/output coupler
Reexamination Certificate
2005-01-11
2005-01-11
Kim, Ellen E. (Department: 2874)
Optical waveguides
With optical coupler
Input/output coupler
C385S031000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06842567
ABSTRACT:
The present invention discloses practical and power efficient assemblies for applying a temperature gradient to a fiber Bragg grating. An application of such assemblies is, for example, the active tuning of the chromatic dispersion of the grating. The temperature gradient is produced in a heat conductive element, with which the FBG is in continuous thermal contact, by elements controlling the temperature of the ends of the heat conductive element, thereby applying the temperature gradient to the FBG. A first preferred embodiment includes a heat recirculation member allowing the recirculation of heat between the two ends of the heat conductive elongated element, thereby providing a rapid and dynamical tuning of the temperature gradient with a minimal heat loss. A second embodiment provides isolation from the surrounding environment in order to decouple the desired temperature gradient from ambient temperature fluctuations, thereby improving the control of the optical response of a fiber grating.
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Lachance Richard L.
Pelletier François
Pepin Philippe
Rüthers Tristan
Darby & Darby
Kim Ellen E.
Teraxion Inc.
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