Thermally tuned filter having a pre-stressed membrane

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2006-07-25

2006-07-25

Sugarman, Scott J. (Department: 2873)

Optical: systems and elements

Optical modulator

C359S290000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07081981

ABSTRACT:
A thermally tuned filter comprising an optical tuning device and a pre-stressed membrane positioned on the optical tuning device. A tensile prestress of the pre-stressed membrane to increase a natural frequency of the thermally tuned filter.

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