Variable optical attenuator

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2005-03-22

2005-03-22

Juba, Jr., John (Department: 2872)

Optical: systems and elements

Polarization without modulation

Polarization using a time invariant electric, magnetic, or...

C359S283000, C359S494010, C385S140000

Reexamination Certificate

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06870675

ABSTRACT:
A variable optical attenuator is disclosed which comprises a plane-parallel birefringent element for separation/synthesis which separates light beams having orthogonal polarization directions on the same optical path, the birefringent element synthesizing light beams on different optical paths; a light converging lens disposed adjacent to the birefringent element for separation/synthesis; a reflecting mirror disposed at a focal point of the lens opposite to the birefringent element for separation/synthesis with respect to the lens; a variable polarization rotating device; and an input port and an output port which are disposed at the end of the birefringent element for separation/synthesis; the variable polarization rotating device being disposed at any position between the birefringent element for separation/synthesis and the reflecting mirror, the variable polarization rotating device controlling the rotational angle of the polarization direction of incident light beams from the input port, to thereby control the amount of reflected output light to the output port.

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