Optical waveguides – Planar optical waveguide – Thin film optical waveguide
Reexamination Certificate
2006-06-13
2006-06-13
Zimmer, Marc S. (Department: 1712)
Optical waveguides
Planar optical waveguide
Thin film optical waveguide
C385S131000, C385S145000, C428S447000, C521S091000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07062142
ABSTRACT:
A solid includes crosslinked amphiphilic organosilicate precursors. The amphiphilic organosilicate precursors form a matrix with an array of micro-structures dispersed in the matrix.
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Chen Cheng-Hsuan
Yang Shu
Lucent Technologies - Inc.
McCabe John F.
Zimmer Marc S.
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