Optical waveguides – With optical coupler – Particular coupling structure
Reexamination Certificate
2005-04-05
2005-04-05
Lee, Michael G. (Department: 2876)
Optical waveguides
With optical coupler
Particular coupling structure
C385S024000, C385S030000, C385S142000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06876796
ABSTRACT:
A microresonator is provided that incorporates a composite material comprising a polymer matrix and nanoparticles dispersed therein. The microresonator includes the composite material having a shape that is bounded at least in part by a reflecting surface. The shape of the microresonator allows a discrete electromagnetic frequency to set up a standing wave mode. Advantageously, the polymer matrix comprises at least one halogenated polymer and the dispersed nanoparticles comprise an outer coating layer, which may also comprise a halogenated polymer. Methods for making composite materials and microresonators are also provided. Applications include, for example, active and passive switches, add/drop filters, modulators, isolators, and integrated optical switch array circuits.
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Gao Renfeng
Gao Renyuan
Garito Anthony F.
Hsiao Yu-Ling
Zhu Jingsong
Lee Michael G.
Lee Seung H
Min, Hsieh & Hack LLP
Photon-X, LLC
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