Thermorefractive optical switch

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1991-06-14

1995-01-17

Moskowitz, Nelson

Optical: systems and elements

Optical modulator

Light wave temporal modulation

359614, 385 5, G02B 523, G02B 520

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053829859

ABSTRACT:
An optical switching device is described which comprises a substrate of light absorbent material, a plurality of holes defined through the substrate containing a liquid material having an index of refraction which is highly temperature dependent within a selected temperature range of operation, the liquid-filled holes defining a plurality of waveguides for conducting light through the substrate.

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