公开(公告)号：US07558449B2

公开(公告)日：2009-07-07

申请号：US10564134

申请日：2004-07-15

Applicant: Terry Victor Clapp

Inventor： Terry Victor Clapp

IPC: G02B6/28 ,  G02B6/26

CPC classification number: H04J14/0221 ,  G02F1/21 ,  G02F2201/17 ,  G02F2203/585

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for filtering an optical signal. The method includes receiving at least one input optical signal, forming first and second optical signals using the at least one input optical signal, and modifying at least one portion of the first optical signal using a plurality of non-waveguiding electro-optic phase adjusters. The method also includes forming an output optical signal by combining the first optical signal, including the at least one modified portion of the first optical signal, with the second optical signal.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种滤波光信号的方法和装置。 该方法包括接收至少一个输入光信号，使用至少一个输入光信号形成第一和第二光信号，以及使用多个非波导电光相位调节器修改第一光信号的至少一部分。 该方法还包括通过将包括第一光信号的至少一个修改部分的第一光信号与第二光信号组合来形成输出光信号。

公开(公告)号：US20090092350A1

公开(公告)日：2009-04-09

申请号：US12168976

申请日：2008-07-08

Applicant: Douglas M. Gill

Inventor： Douglas M. Gill

IPC: G02F1/035

CPC classification number: G02F1/225 ,  G02F1/0147 ,  G02F2001/212 ,  G02F2201/17 ,  H04B10/58

Abstract: In one embodiment, an optical modulator has a Mach-Zehnder interferometer (MZI) and an optical resonator coupled, via a tunable optical coupler, to one of the MZI internal arms. The optical resonator induces in the MZI frequency-dependent optical losses characterized by a comb of spectral resonances. The coupling strength between the optical resonator and the MZI set by the optical coupler controls the magnitude of the loss due to the resonances, while one or more optical phase shifter located in the optical resonator controls the spectral position of the resonances. Either the optical coupler or the optical phase shifter, or both, can be tuned to adjust the modulator's radio-frequency response curve.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，光调制器具有通过可调谐光耦合器耦合到MZI内部臂之一的马赫 - 曾德干涉仪（MZI）和光学谐振器。 光谐振器引起以频谱谐振梳为特征的MZI频率依赖光损耗。 由光耦合器设置的光谐振器和MZI之间的耦合强度控制由谐振引起的损耗的大小，而位于光谐振器中的一个或多个光学移相器控制谐振的光谱位置。 可以调整光耦合器或光移相器或两者，以调整调制器的射频响应曲线。

公开(公告)号：US20090016669A1

公开(公告)日：2009-01-15

申请号：US12135657

申请日：2008-06-09

Applicant: Atsushi OGURI ,  Shunichi Matsushita

Inventor： Atsushi OGURI ,  Shunichi Matsushita

IPC: G02B5/30 ,  G02B6/00 ,  G02B6/10

CPC classification number: G02F1/365 ,  G02F1/3513 ,  G02F2201/16 ,  G02F2201/17 ,  G02F2203/06 ,  H01S3/0057 ,  H04B10/508

Abstract: Provided is an ultra-short pulse light source having an optical pulse generator 111 for emitting short pulse light, an optical amplifier 112 for amplifying the short pulse light output from the optical pulse generator 111 and an optical compressor 120 for compressing the short pulse light. The optical compressor 120 has multi-step configuration of steps polarization beam splitters 1211,2, optical fibers 1221,2, 1231,2 for compressing the incident pulse light, polarization rotating element 1241,2, for rotating the polarization direction of the incident light by 90 degrees to return the light to the optical fibers 1231,2, polarization maintaining optical fibers 1251,2 provided to the output side of the polarization beam splitters 1211,2, and a polarization maintaining optical fiber 1251 at the front step is connected to a polarization maintaining optical fiber 1252 at the rear step.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种具有用于发射短脉冲光的光脉冲发生器111的超短脉冲光源，用于放大从光脉冲发生器111输出的短脉冲光的光放大器112和用于压缩短脉冲光的光学压缩器120。 光压缩机120具有步骤偏振分束器1211,2的多步构造，用于压缩入射脉冲光的光纤1221,2,1231,2，用于旋转入射光的偏振方向的偏振旋转元件1241,2 90度以将光返回到光纤1231,2，设置在偏振光束分离器1211,2的输出侧的偏振维持光纤1251,2和前级的偏振保持光纤1251连接到 后级的偏振保持光纤1252。

公开(公告)号：US07405868B2

公开(公告)日：2008-07-29

申请号：US11279455

申请日：2006-04-12

Applicant: Franz X. Kaertner ,  Fatih Omer Ilday

Inventor： Franz X. Kaertner ,  Fatih Omer Ilday

IPC: G02F1/35 ,  G02F2/02

CPC classification number: G02F1/133 ,  G02F1/39 ,  G02F2001/392 ,  G02F2201/17

Abstract: A simple and low-cost apparatus amplifies short optical pulses (e.g., in the femtosecond domain) to high pulse energies using energy stored in an enhancement cavity. The enhancement cavity is first filled with pump light from a pump laser; and a signal laser then directs a signal pulse into the cavity, where the signal pulse and pump laser both pass through a non-linear medium for parametric amplification of the signal pulse, wherein energy from the aggregated pump light is transferred to the signal pulse, which then exits the enhancement cavity.

Abstract translation: 简单且低成本的装置使用存储在增强腔中的能量将短脉冲（例如在飞秒区域）放大到高脉冲能量。 增强腔首先用来自泵浦激光器的泵浦光填充; 并且信号激光器然后将信号脉冲引导到空腔中，其中信号脉冲和泵浦激光器都通过用于信号脉冲的参数放大的非线性介质，其中来自聚集的泵浦光的能量被传送到信号脉冲， 然后离开增强腔。

公开(公告)号：US20080037098A1

公开(公告)日：2008-02-14

申请号：US11881875

申请日：2007-07-30

Applicant: Teruhisa Nakamura ,  Hidenori Nakata ,  Kenji Sahara ,  Yuko Ohta

Inventor： Teruhisa Nakamura ,  Hidenori Nakata ,  Kenji Sahara ,  Yuko Ohta

IPC: G02F1/09

CPC classification number: G02F1/093 ,  G02F2201/16 ,  G02F2201/17 ,  G02F2203/48

Abstract: A variable optical attenuator comprising a separation/combination birefringent element, fixed polarization rotation means, a convex lens, variable polarization rotation means, and a mirror which are arranged in that order. The fixed polarization rotation means has a compensation film Faraday element placed in a cylindrical permanent magnet, and the variable polarization rotation means has a base film Faraday element that is placed outside the cylindrical permanent magnet, and an electromagnet applying a variable magnetic field thereto. Thereby, both the Faraday elements are magnetized in directions different from each other.

公开(公告)号：US20080008215A1

公开(公告)日：2008-01-10

申请号：US11483996

申请日：2006-07-10

Applicant: Choong Bum Park

Inventor： Choong Bum Park

IPC: H01S3/10

CPC classification number: G02F1/37 ,  G02F2201/17

Abstract: A second harmonic laser beam is generated by passing a fundamental frequency laser beam through a single second harmonic generator (SHG) crystal more than two and preferably four times, to increase the amount of power converted from the fundamental beam into the second harmonic beam and to increase the overall efficiency of the conversion.

Abstract translation: 通过使基频激光束通过超过两次，优选四次的单个二次谐波发生器（SHG）晶体来产生二次谐波激光束，以增加从基波束转换成二次谐波束的功率量，并且 提高转换的整体效率。

公开(公告)号：US07263262B1

公开(公告)日：2007-08-28

申请号：US11354735

申请日：2006-02-14

Applicant: John Luther Covey

Inventor： John Luther Covey

IPC: G02B6/00

CPC classification number: G02F3/024 ,  G02B6/26 ,  G02B6/29355 ,  G02B6/30 ,  G02B6/3636 ,  G02B2006/1213 ,  G02F2201/17 ,  G02F2202/32 ,  G02F2203/15

Abstract: An all-optical logic gates comprises a nonlinear element such as an optical resonator configured to receive optical input signals, at least one of which is amplitude-modulated to include data. The nonlinear element is configured in relation to the carrier frequency of the optical input signals to perform a logic operation based on the resonant frequency of the nonlinear element in relation to the carrier frequency. Based on the optical input signals, the nonlinear element generates an optical output signal having a binary logic level. A combining medium can be used to combine the optical input signals for discrimination by the nonlinear element to generate the optical output signal. Various embodiments include all-optical AND, NOT, NAND, NOR, OR, XOR, and XNOR gates and memory latch.

Abstract translation: 全光逻辑门包括非线性元件，例如被配置为接收光输入信号的光学谐振器，其中至少一个被幅度调制以包括数据。 非线性元件被配置为相对于光输入信号的载波频率，以基于相对于载波频率的非线性元件的谐振频率执行逻辑运算。 基于光输入信号，非线性元件产生具有二进制逻辑电平的光输出信号。 可以使用组合介质来组合用于由非线性元件鉴别的光输入信号以产生光输出信号。 各种实施例包括全光AND，NOT，NAND，NOR，OR，XOR和XNOR门和存储器锁存器。

公开(公告)号：US07212331B2

公开(公告)日：2007-05-01

申请号：US11094761

申请日：2005-03-31

Applicant: Tetsuya Kawanishi ,  Masayuki Izutsu

Inventor： Tetsuya Kawanishi ,  Masayuki Izutsu

IPC: G02F1/00 ,  G02B26/00

CPC classification number: G02F1/0356 ,  G02F1/2255 ,  G02F2201/17 ,  G02F2201/307 ,  G02F2202/20 ,  H01S3/0085 ,  H01S3/1608

Abstract: A reciprocating optical modulator includes a continuous light path fulfilling an amplification function, an optical modulation part formed on the light path, a first optical band-pass filter and a second optical band-pass filter formed to nip the optical modulation part therebetween and a device to introduce exciting light for exciting the light path. The optical modulation part, first and second optical band-pass filters and device are disposed on the light path as formed in a single optical crystal or in a multiplicity of optical crystals. The first optical band-pass filter admits incident light and reflects light having the incident light modulated. The second optical bandpass filter reflects the incident light and emits the light having the incident light modulated. The modulator can also include a third optical band-pass filter disposed between the optical modulation part and the second optical band-pass filter for removing the incident light.

Abstract translation: 往复式光学调制器包括实现放大功能的连续光路，形成在光路上的光调制部分，第一光学带通滤光器和形成为夹持光调制部分的第二光带通滤波器， 引入激动人心的光线激发光线。 光学调制部分，第一和第二光学带通滤波器和器件设置在单个光学晶体或多个光学晶体中形成的光路上。 第一光学带通滤波器承认入射光并且反射具有入射光调制的光。 第二光学带通滤波器反射入射光并发射具有入射光调制的光。 调制器还可以包括设置在光学调制部分和第二光学带通滤波器之间用于去除入射光的第三光学带通滤波器。

公开(公告)号：US20070091412A1

公开(公告)日：2007-04-26

申请号：US11446584

申请日：2006-06-02

Applicant: Masud Azimi ,  Daryoosh Vakhshoori ,  Kevin Knopp ,  Gregory Rhodes ,  Peidong Wang

Inventor： Masud Azimi ,  Daryoosh Vakhshoori ,  Kevin Knopp ,  Gregory Rhodes ,  Peidong Wang

IPC: G02F1/09

CPC classification number: G02F1/093 ,  G02F2201/17

Abstract: An optical isolator for transmitting light in a first direction along an optical pathway and blocking light in a second direction along an optical pathway. The optical isolator includes an input polarizer having a pass axis at a first angle, an output polarizer having a pass axis at a second angle, a Faraday rotator material between the polarizers having a Verdet constant and an axis of maximum length therethrough, generation means for generating a magnetic field around and inside the rotator material, and at least one reflector configured to define an optical length through the rotator material which is longer than the axis therethrough. The optical pathway length through the rotator material, the magnetic field strength, and the Verdet constant are selected so as to rotate light through the Faraday rotator material from the first angle to the second angle.

Abstract translation: 一种光隔离器，用于沿着光学路径在第一方向上传输光，并沿着光学路径沿第二方向阻挡光。 光隔离器包括具有第一角度的通过轴的输入偏振器，具有第二角度的通过轴的输出偏振器，具有Verdet常数的偏振器和穿过其的最大长度轴之间的法拉第旋转器材料， 在旋转体材料周围和内部产生磁场，以及至少一个反射器，其构造成通过旋转体材料限定通过其的轴线的光学长度。 选择通过旋转体材料的光学路径长度，磁场强度和Verdet常数，以便通过法拉第旋转器材料将光从第一角度旋转到第二角度。

公开(公告)号：US07173754B2

公开(公告)日：2007-02-06

申请号：US10869623

申请日：2004-06-16

Applicant: Konstantin Vodopyanov ,  Bruce Richman ,  Chris Rella

Inventor： Konstantin Vodopyanov ,  Bruce Richman ,  Chris Rella

IPC: G02F1/39

CPC classification number: G02F1/37 ,  G02F1/3501 ,  G02F1/3544 ,  G02F2001/3503 ,  G02F2201/17

Abstract: A phasor can be employed within the resonator of an optical parametric oscillator (OPO) to adjust the absolute and relative phase of OPO beams. An embodiment of the invention comprises an OPO having at least one phasor for receiving and adjusting the phase of one or more beams resonating within the optical cavity which forms part of the OPO. Smooth alteration of the phases of the OPO beams using the at least one phasor facilitates continuous tuning of the wavelength of at least one of the beams. In another embodiment, the at least one phasor may be a translatable wedge or have adjustable refractive index to alter the phases of the OPO beams. In an additional embodiment, each at least one phasor may be comprised of more than one material, held fixedly together.

Abstract translation: 可以在光学参量振荡器（OPO）的谐振器内使用相量来调整OPO光束的绝对和相对相位。 本发明的实施例包括具有至少一个相量的OPO，用于接收和调整在形成OPO的一部分的光腔内谐振的一个或多个光束的相位。 使用至少一个相量平滑地改变OPO光束的相位有助于连续调谐至少一个光束的波长。 在另一个实施例中，至少一个相量可以是可平移的楔形物，或具有可调整的折射率以改变OPO光束的相位。 在另外的实施例中，每个至少一个相量可以由多于一个的材料构成，固定地固定在一起。