Thin film sol-gel derived glass

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2005-04-19

2005-04-19

Walke, Amanda (Department: 1752)

Radiation imagery chemistry: process, composition, or product th

Imaging affecting physical property of radiation sensitive...

Radiation sensitive composition or product or process of making

C430S321000, C430S322000

Reexamination Certificate

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06881530

ABSTRACT:
Thermally-assisted organometallic sol-gel derived glasses have been found to permit fabrication of thin films sufficiently thin for telecom components. Inclusion of a photosensitizer in the film permits light of controlled intensity to modify refractive indices in the film to form useful structures.

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