Multi-layer thin film optical waveguide switch

Details Multi-layer thin film optical waveguide switch Multi-layer thin film optical waveguide switch

2005-03-08

2005-03-08

Glick, Edward J. (Department: 2882)

Optical waveguides

With optical coupler

Switch

C385S008000, C385S009000, C385S010000, C385S040000, C385S037000, C385S050000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06865310

ABSTRACT:
A method and system are disclosed for switching at least part of a light signal out of a first waveguide by a Bragg grating formed from an electro-optic effect in the first waveguide. The Bragg grating is created by turning on a series of electrodes on each side of the first waveguide. The electrodes create electric fields in the core of the first waveguide which raise the refractive index in certain regions of the core. When the electric fields are tilted and evenly spaced apart, at least part of a light signal propagating through the waveguide, at a predetermined wavelength, is reflected out of the first waveguide. The reflected light signal can be switched back into a second waveguide by use of another Bragg grating. When the electric fields are off in the first waveguide the light signal, including the part of the light signal having the predetermined wavelength, continues straight on through the Bragg grating area. Thus a light signal of the predetermined wavelength is either switched to the second waveguide or kept in the first waveguide depending on whether the voltages are turned on or off on the electrodes.

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