Method, device, and system for waveform shaping of signal light

Details Method, device, and system for waveform shaping of signal light Method, device, and system for waveform shaping of signal light

2005-02-08

2005-02-08

Toatley, Jr., Gregory J. (Department: 2877)

Optical waveguides

With optical coupler

Particular coupling structure

C385S024000, C385S027000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06853774

ABSTRACT:
The method of the present invention comprises the steps of providing a nonlinear optical loop mirror comprising a first optical coupler including first and second optical paths directionally coupled to each other, a loop optical path including first and second fibers having different characteristics for connecting the first and second optical paths, and a second optical coupler including a third optical path directionally coupled to the loop optical path; and supplying probe light and input signal light from the first and third optical paths, respectively, and outputting output signal light from the second optical path.

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Communication mailed by European Patent Office on Mar. 4, 2004 including European Search Report for the corresponding European Patent Application.

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