摘要:
An array waveguide grating structure includes an input MMI that receives an input optical signal and splits the optical signal into a plurality of signals, each having a defined wavelength. A plurality of input arrayed waveguide structures receive the plurality of signals such that each of the waveguide structures receives one of the plurality of signals. The input MMI, the plurality of arrayed waveguide structures, and the output waveguide are configured using HIC optics.
摘要:
A system includes a plurality of AWGs, wherein one of the AWGs receives an input signal. The AWGS are divided amongst a first selective group of the AWGs providing even-numbered channel outputs associated with an even-numbered selection of the input signal, and a second selective group of the AWGs providing odd-numbered channel outputs associated with an odd-numbered selection of the input signal. An interleaver arrangement includes a plurality of ring structures so as to provide appropriate filtering characteristics for the even-numbered channel outputs and odd-numbered channel outputs.
摘要:
A multijunction solar cell comprising a silicon solar cell with a germanium solar cell formed on the backside of the silicon solar cell. The silicon solar cell and germanium solar cell are directly coupled via a p-p junction to inactivate interface dislocations. Preferably, the silicon solar cell comprises a p++ type silicon layer; an intrinsic silicon layer formed on the p++ type silicon layer; an n++ type silicon layer formed on the intrinsic type silicon layer; and a p-type silicon layer formed on the n++ type silicon layer. The germanium solar cell preferably comprises an n-type germanium layer; and a p-type germanium layer form on the n-type germanium layer. The p-type germanium layer is coupled to the p++ type silicon layer.
摘要:
A mode transformer that enables low-loss coupling between optical modes of two waveguides with different index difference. The mode size and the effective index are gradually changed between two waveguides to gradually transform the mode shape, size, and speed with minimum power loss. The mode transformer is useful for coupling the mode of an optical fiber waveguide with low index difference to the mode of a planar high index difference waveguide, and vice versa.
摘要:
Arrangements using air trench cladding enables minimization of the evanescent tail to suppress light coupling to radiation modes, resulting in low-loss bends and splitters. Structures including sharp bends and T-splitters without transmission loss, crossings without crosstalk, and couplers from/to fibers and with out-of-plane waveguides without substantial loss are provided with such air trench claddings. Air trench sidewall cladding of waveguides pushes evanescent tails toward top and bottom claddings to enhance coupling between vertically positioned waveguides. Fabrication processes using wafer bonding technology are also provided.
摘要:
A waveguide for amplifying electromagnetic radiation of a characteristic wavelength includes a first reflector, a second reflector, and a gain medium having a characteristic wavelength of emission disposed between the first and second reflectors. The first and second reflectors are spaced apart from each other to form a microcavity which is off-resonance with respect to the characteristic wavelength of light emitted by the excited gain medium.
摘要:
Disclosed is a broadly applicable method for making an article that, exemplarily comprises a superconductive oxide body, including a thin layer on a substrate, or powder particles. In a preferred embodiment, the method comprises forming a precursor melt and contacting at least a part of the melt with oxygen such that the concentration of oxygen in the part of the melt increase to a critical concentration, resulting in formation of the desired oxide, substantially without drop in temperature. The precursor melt comprises at least one metallic element M, and at least the part of the melt is at a temperature T, with T.sub.m
摘要:
A temperature gradient zone melting process is disclosed wherein the temperature gradient is established substantially across only the molten zone by preferentially heating the molten zone. In a specific embodiment, the mechanism for inputting heat to the molten zone involves exposing the substrate to optical radiation of a wavelength and magnitude for which the molten zone is absorptive and the remainder of the body is transparent. The molten zone thereby migrates through the body toward the source of optical radiation.