Optical: systems and elements – Optical modulator – Light wave temporal modulation
Reexamination Certificate
2006-03-21
2006-03-21
Keith, Jack (Department: 3663)
Optical: systems and elements
Optical modulator
Light wave temporal modulation
C359S454000, C359S455000, C359S337220
Reexamination Certificate
active
07016096
ABSTRACT:
An object of the invention is to easily realize an optical element using an etalon type structure, capable of changing a periodic transmission wavelength characteristic in an axial direction of transmissivity, and also capable of changing a periodic characteristic with respect to wavelength. To this end, a transmission wavelength characteristics variable optical element according to the invention comprises: a light interference section including a pair of wedge shape magneto-optic crystals arranged with taper faces thereof in close contact, that can change a distance between reflecting films formed on parallel planes of the magneto-optic crystals, by relatively moving the magneto-optic crystals by movable sections, permanent magnets for applying a fixed magnet field to the pair of magneto-optic crystals, an electromagnet for applying a variable magnetic field in a direction different to the fixed magnetic field, and a variable current source controlling the current flowing into the electromagnet.
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Ishiwada Takashi
Izumi Hirotomo
Mitamura Nobuaki
Bolda Eric
Fujitsu Limited
Keith Jack
Staas & Halsey , LLP
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