Optical waveguides – Planar optical waveguide
Reexamination Certificate
2011-04-05
2011-04-05
Stahl, Mike (Department: 2874)
Optical waveguides
Planar optical waveguide
C385S014000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07920770
ABSTRACT:
Structures including optical waveguides disposed over substrates having a chamber or trench defined therein, and methods for formation thereof.
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Holzwarth Charles
Hoyt Judy L.
Orcutt Jason S.
Popovic Milos
Ram Rajeev
Goodwin & Procter LLP
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Stahl Mike
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