Optical: systems and elements – Optical modulator – Light wave temporal modulation
Reexamination Certificate
2007-04-17
2007-04-17
Lambkin, Deborah C. (Department: 1626)
Optical: systems and elements
Optical modulator
Light wave temporal modulation
C359S245000, C385S141000, C430S058150
Reexamination Certificate
active
10775836
ABSTRACT:
In various embodiments, chromophores are described that include novel electron acceptors, novel electron donors, and/or novel conjugated bridges that are useful in nonlinear optical applications. In some embodiments, the present invention provides chromophore architectures wherein a chromophore contains more than one electron acceptor in electronic communication with a single electron donor, and/or more than one electron donor in electronic communication with a single electron acceptor. Also described is processes for providing materials comprising the novel chromophores and polymer matrices containing the novel chromophores. Electro-optic devices described herein contain one or more of the described electron acceptors, electron donors, conjugated bridges, or chromophores.
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Huang Diyun
Londergan Timothy M.
Todorova Galina K.
Zhu Jingsong
Fish & Richardson P.C.
Lambkin Deborah C.
Lumera Corporation
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