Tunable RF or microwave photonic filters using...

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2008-04-22

2008-04-22

Leung, Quyen P (Department: 2874)

Optical waveguides

With optical coupler

C385S027000, C385S030000, C385S039000, C385S050000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07362927

ABSTRACT:
Devices and techniques for filtering RF or microwave frequencies by optical filtering using a tunable optical filter.

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