Optical: systems and elements – Holographic system or element – Using a hologram as an optical element
Reexamination Certificate
2005-01-18
2005-01-18
Assaf, Fayez (Department: 2872)
Optical: systems and elements
Holographic system or element
Using a hologram as an optical element
C359S001000, C359S035000, C359S003000, C385S016000, C385S037000, C385S024000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06844946
ABSTRACT:
An optical add/drop filter is formed using a hologram which is tuned to a wavelength in an optical signal. The diffraction condition of the hologram may be varied to vary the in add or drop content.
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Buse Karsten
Psaltis Demetri
Assaf Fayez
California Institute of Technology
Coudert Brothers LLP
Harriman, Esq. J. D.
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