Waveguide structure using polymer material and method

Details Waveguide structure using polymer material and method Waveguide structure using polymer material and method

2005-02-15

2005-02-15

Nguyen, Thong (Department: 2872)

Optical waveguides

With optical coupler

Particular coupling structure

C358S461000, C358S461000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06856734

ABSTRACT:
Disclosed is the use of a polymer material in an optical waveguide structure. The polymer material may be used in either the cladding or the core material of an optical waveguide. The use of polymer material as such is advantageous in that the index of refraction of polymer material varies significantly with changing temperature. The polymer material is subjected to a heating mechanism and/or a cooling mechanism to manipulate the index of refraction as desired.

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