Optical: systems and elements – Diffraction – From grating
Reexamination Certificate
2006-08-29
2006-08-29
Lavarias, Arnel C. (Department: 2872)
Optical: systems and elements
Diffraction
From grating
C359S572000, C359S569000, C385S037000, C398S084000, C398S087000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07099086
ABSTRACT:
An improvement in a wavelength division multiplexer and/or a dense wavelength division multiplexer (WDM/DWDM) is achieved by incorporating an electronically reconfigurable diffraction grating (108). The introduction of the electronically reconfigurable diffraction grating (108), which is typically fabricated using MEMS (microelectromechanical systems) technology, improves the compact design, durability, and dynamic functionality of the WDM/DWDM system.
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Lavarias Arnel C.
Simkulet Michelle D.
Yablon Jay R.
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