Thermally wavelength tunable lasers

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2005-08-02

2005-08-02

Harvey, Minsun Oh (Department: 2828)

Coherent light generators

Particular beam control device

Tuning

C372S043010, C372S045013, C372S050121, C385S037000, C385S014000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06925098

ABSTRACT:
Embodiments of wavelength tunable lasers are disclosed. The wavelength tunable lasers include thermo-optic organic material that has an index of refraction that can quickly vary in response to changes in temperature. By controlling the temperature in the thermo-optic organic material through the use of heaters or coolers, the wavelength tunable lasers and the integrated optical components can be quickly and selectively tuned over a broad range of wavelengths with high spectral selectivity.

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