Thermally actuated spectroscopic optical switch

Details Thermally actuated spectroscopic optical switch Thermally actuated spectroscopic optical switch

2007-09-11

2007-09-11

Lee, John D. (Department: 2874)

Optical waveguides

With optical coupler

Switch

C385S017000, C385S019000, C359S223100, C359S224200

Reissue Patent

active

11151715

ABSTRACT:
A thermally actuated spectroscopic optical switch including reflective surfaces which are selectively moved into a position intersecting a beam of light by applying electrical or heat energy to a selected composite cantilever beam on which the reflective surface is mounted.

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