Vertically and laterally confined 3D optical coupler

Details Vertically and laterally confined 3D optical coupler Vertically and laterally confined 3D optical coupler

2006-10-10

2006-10-10

Pak, Sung (Department: 2874)

Optical waveguides

With optical coupler

Particular coupling structure

C385S043000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07120335

ABSTRACT:
An on-chip silicon-based optical coupler used to guide light from an optical fiber to a waveguide. The incoming wave is confined vertically by stacks of graded index materials. In the lateral direction, a linear taper formed by etched holes or trenches confines the wave.

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