公开(公告)号：US20050185878A1

公开(公告)日：2005-08-25

申请号：US10930382

申请日：2004-08-31

Applicant: Christopher Doerr ,  Dan Marom

Inventor： Christopher Doerr ,  Dan Marom

IPC: G02B6/34 ,  G02B6/35 ,  G02B6/12

CPC classification number: G02B6/356 ,  G02B6/12011 ,  G02B6/12019 ,  G02B6/3546 ,  G02B6/3548 ,  G02B6/3594

Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for manipulating light beams propagated through PLCs in free space. Light beams propagated in through an input/output waveguide of a PLC are propagated through a waveguide array to generate a phased array output at an edge facet of the PLC. The phased array output at the edge facet is spatially Fourier transformed by a lens in free space, generating a spectrally resolved image at the back focal plane of the lens. The spectrally resolved image is reflected, at least in part, by a reflector device and coupled into a desired waveguide array of a PLC to produce a desired output.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于操纵在自由空间中通过PLC传播的光束的装置和方法。 通过PLC的输入/输出波导传播的光束通过波导阵列传播，以在PLC的边缘面产生相控阵列输出。 在边缘小面处的相控阵输出在自由空间中由透镜进行空间傅立叶变换，在透镜的后焦平面处产生光谱分辨图像。 至少部分地由反射器装置反射光谱分辨的图像，并将其耦合到PLC的所需波导阵列中以产生期望的输出。

公开(公告)号：US06922507B2

公开(公告)日：2005-07-26

申请号：US10378411

申请日：2003-03-03

Applicant: Christopher Doerr

Inventor： Christopher Doerr

IPC: G02B6/34 ,  G02F1/313 ,  G02B6/26

CPC classification number: G02B6/29355 ,  G02F1/3132 ,  G02F2201/16

Abstract: A low-loss integrated optical coupler includes at least three substantially similar optical couplers, adjacent ones of the optical couplers interconnected via at least one set of waveguides, each of the sets of waveguides comprising a path-length difference between the waveguides therein. In one embodiment of the present invention, the multi-section optical coupler comprises at least two arms and the path-length differences are adjustable such that signals traversing the at least two arms undergo a relative phase shift, such that a desired output power splitting ratio for the multi-section optical coupler is achieved. Alternatively, the optical coupler is implemented in an inventive optical device that functions at least, as an optical switch or an optical splitter.

Abstract translation: 低损耗集成光耦合器包括至少三个基本上相似的光耦合器，通过至少一组波导互连的相邻光耦合器中的每一个波导组中的每一个包括其中的波导之间的路径长度差。 在本发明的一个实施例中，多段光耦合器包括至少两个臂，并且路径长度差是可调节的，使得穿过至少两个臂的信号经历相对相移，使得期望的输出功率分配比 实现了多段光耦合器。 或者，光耦合器实现在本发明的光学装置中，其至少用作光开关或光分路器。

公开(公告)号：US20050053328A1

公开(公告)日：2005-03-10

申请号：US10657863

申请日：2003-09-09

Applicant: Christopher Doerr

Inventor： Christopher Doerr

IPC: G02B6/34 ,  H04B10/08 ,  H04J14/02 ,  G02B6/26

CPC classification number: H04B10/07955 ,  G02B6/12021 ,  G02B6/2793 ,  G02B6/29347 ,  G02B6/29355 ,  G02B6/29395 ,  G02B6/29397 ,  H04B10/077 ,  H04J14/0227

Abstract: The inventor proposes herein a novel optical monitor requiring only a single fiber-coupled photodetector. In one embodiment of the present invention, the optical monitor further includes an optical coupler for tapping a portion of an optical signal, a tunable filter for filtering the tapped optical signal at a predetermined frequency, and a Faraday rotator mirror for removing any polarization dependence of the tapped optical signal and for reflecting the filtered optical signal back through the tunable filter and the coupler. Subsequently, the photodetector of the optical monitor measures the power of the filtered optical signal. The optical spectrum of the optical signal is thus measured by scanning the tunable filter across the band of the optical signal and measuring the power of the optical signal as a function of the optical frequency of the tunable filter.

Abstract translation: 发明人在此提出了仅需要单个光纤耦合光电探测器的新型光学监视器。 在本发明的一个实施例中，光学监视器还包括一个光耦合器，用于抽出一部分光信号，一个可调谐滤波器，用于以预定频率对抽头的光信号进行滤波;以及法拉第旋转镜， 经过抽头的光学信号，并将经滤波的光信号反射回可调滤波器和耦合器。 随后，光学监视器的光电检测器测量滤波后的光信号的功率。 因此，通过扫描光信号的频带上的可调谐滤波器来测量光信号的光谱，并根据可调滤波器的光频测量光信号的功率。

公开(公告)号：US20050046843A1

公开(公告)日：2005-03-03

申请号：US10647662

申请日：2003-08-25

Applicant: Christopher Doerr ,  Hoon Kim

Inventor： Christopher Doerr ,  Hoon Kim

IPC: H04B10/155 ,  G01J4/00

CPC classification number: H04B10/505 ,  H04B10/5051

Abstract: Timing alignment between a pulse carver (i.e., intensity modulator) and a phase modulator, e.g., in a return-to-zero (RZ) differential phase-shift keying (DPSK) optical transmitter, is monitored by filtering a signal from the transmitter and measuring the power of the filtered signal. In certain embodiments, the filter has a birefringent device (such as a polarization-maintaining fiber) and a polarizer. The polarizer may be a rotating polarizer with a rotating quarter-wave plate in front of it. In other embodiments, the filter is a periodic filter such as a Mach-Zehnder interferometer or an etalon filter. Regardless, the measured power may be used to generate control signals used to variably delay the signals that drive the phase modulator and/or the pulse carver to compensate for detected misalignment. The measured power may also be used to monitor the bit-error-rate degradation caused by timing misalignment between the pulse carver and the phase modulator.

公开(公告)号：US08682119B2

公开(公告)日：2014-03-25

申请号：US13103332

申请日：2011-05-09

Applicant: Christopher Doerr ,  Long Chen

Inventor： Christopher Doerr ,  Long Chen

IPC: G02B6/26

CPC classification number: G02B6/126 ,  G02B6/12004 ,  G02B6/124 ,  G02B6/125 ,  G02B6/2813 ,  G02B6/30 ,  G02B6/34 ,  G02B6/4213 ,  G02B2006/12061 ,  G02B2006/12116 ,  G02B2006/12123 ,  G02B2006/12147 ,  G02B2006/1215

Abstract: An optical device includes an input/output optical coupler, a waveguide and a waveguide fragment. The optical coupler is configured to separate a received optical signal into first and second signal components. The waveguide is connected to the optical coupler and configured to propagate the first signal component via a first propagation mode. The waveguide fragment is located adjacent to the first waveguide and is configured to couple light from the first waveguide that propagates therein by a different second propagation mode.

Abstract translation: 光学装置包括输入/​​输出光耦合器，波导和波导片。 光耦合器被配置为将接收的光信号分离成第一和第二信号分量。 波导连接到光耦合器并经配置以经由第一传播模式传播第一信号分量。 波导片段位于第一波导附近并且被配置为耦合来自在其中传播不同的第二传播模式的第一波导的光。

公开(公告)号：US08615148B2

公开(公告)日：2013-12-24

申请号：US13040761

申请日：2011-03-04

Applicant: Long Chen ,  Christopher Doerr

Inventor： Long Chen ,  Christopher Doerr

IPC: G02B6/26

CPC classification number: G02B6/1228 ,  G02B6/14

Abstract: Various exemplary embodiments relate to an optical waveguide coupler including: a first optical waveguide including a first area and a tapered area having a tapered width; a second optical waveguide including a first area and a tapered area having a tapered width; wherein the first area of the of the second optical waveguide overlaps the tapered area of the first optical wave guide, and wherein the tapered area of the second optical waveguide overlaps the first area of the first optical waveguide.

Abstract translation: 各种示例性实施例涉及一种光波导耦合器，包括：第一光波导，包括具有锥形宽度的第一区域和锥形区域; 第二光波导，包括具有锥形宽度的第一区域和锥形区域; 其中第二光波导的第一区域与第一光波导的锥形区域重叠，并且其中第二光波导的锥形区域与第一光波导的第一区域重叠。

公开(公告)号：US20120155806A1

公开(公告)日：2012-06-21

申请号：US13012693

申请日：2011-01-24

Applicant: Christopher Doerr ,  Peter Winzer

Inventor： Christopher Doerr ,  Peter Winzer

IPC: G02B6/34 ,  B05D5/06

CPC classification number: G02B6/4249 ,  G02B6/29323 ,  G02B6/30 ,  G02B6/34 ,  G02B6/43 ,  G02B2006/12107

Abstract: An optical device includes an array of optical grating couplers and a plurality of single-core fiber couplers located over a planar substrate. The optical grating couplers of the array are located to optically couple in a one-to-one manner to optical cores of a multi-core fiber or optical cable having an end located adjacent to the surface. Each single-core fiber coupler includes a planar optical waveguide connecting a corresponding one of the optical couplers of the array to an edge of the substrate.

Abstract translation: 光学器件包括光栅耦合器阵列和位于平面衬底上的多个单芯光纤耦合器。 阵列的光栅耦合器被定位成以一对一的方式光耦合到具有位于表面附近的端部的多芯光纤或光缆的光芯。 每个单芯光纤耦合器包括将该阵列的相应一个光耦合器连接到该基板的边缘的平面光波导。

公开(公告)号：US20070098325A1

公开(公告)日：2007-05-03

申请号：US11565338

申请日：2006-11-30

Applicant: Christopher Doerr ,  David Levy

Inventor： Christopher Doerr ,  David Levy

IPC: G02F1/035 ,  G02B6/26

CPC classification number: G02B6/12021 ,  H04J14/0204 ,  H04J14/0206 ,  H04J14/0208 ,  H04J14/0209 ,  H04J14/0212 ,  H04J14/0213 ,  H04J14/0219 ,  H04J14/0221

Abstract: A proposed integrateable optical interleaver includes an input Y-branch coupler and at least two multi-section optical couplers. The multi-section optical couplers of the interleaver include at least three substantially similar optical couplers, adjacent ones of the optical couplers interconnected via at least one set of waveguides. The interleaver of the present invention comprises a highly compact and fabrication-robust form that is capable of being integrated onto a single planar lightwave circuit.

Abstract translation: 所提出的可组合光交错器包括输入Y分支耦合器和至少两个多段光耦合器。 交织器的多段光耦合器包括至少三个基本相似的光耦合器，通过至少一组波导互连的相邻光耦合器中的相邻光耦合器。 本发明的交织器包括能够集成到单个平面光波电路上的高度紧凑且制造稳健的形式。

公开(公告)号：US20060215957A1

公开(公告)日：2006-09-28

申请号：US11089640

申请日：2005-03-25

Applicant: Christopher Doerr

Inventor： Christopher Doerr

IPC: G02B6/26 ,  G02B6/42

CPC classification number: G02B6/12007 ,  G02B6/125 ,  G02B2006/12147

Abstract: A planar lightwave circuit coupler including first and second waveguides with curved coupling portions having radii of curvature selected such that the coupler has a splitting ratio that is substantially wavelength and polarization insensitive.

Abstract translation: 一种平面光波回路耦合器，包括具有弯曲耦合部分的第一和第二波导，该耦合部分具有选择的曲率半径，使得耦合器具有基本上波长和偏振不敏感的分束比。

公开(公告)号：US20060198577A1

公开(公告)日：2006-09-07

申请号：US11073009

申请日：2005-03-04

Applicant: Christopher Doerr ,  Dan Marom

Inventor： Christopher Doerr ,  Dan Marom

IPC: G02B6/26

CPC classification number: G02B6/12011 ,  G02B6/12016 ,  G02B6/12019 ,  G02B6/12023 ,  G02B6/12033 ,  G02B6/29394 ,  G02B6/29395 ,  G02B26/0825

Abstract: A colorless, waveguide-grating-router-based tunable dispersion compensator includes a planar lightwave circuit and a deformable mirror, optically coupled to each other by a plano-cylindrical glass lens such that a fast tuning speed and single-knob dispersion adjustment are obtained. In a further aspect of the present invention, the waveguide-grating router is pinched, symmetrical about its center line, and has a half-wave plate inserted therein to provide polarization independence. In a still further aspect of the present invention, the deformable mirror includes, reflective film attached to opposing piezo-electric actuators.

Abstract translation: 无色的基于波导光栅路由器的可调色散补偿器包括平面光波电路和可变形反射镜，其通过平圆柱形玻璃透镜彼此光学耦合，从而获得快速调谐速度和单旋钮色散调节。 在本发明的另一方面，波导 - 光栅路由器被夹紧，关于其中心线对称，并且其中插入有半波片以提供极化独立性。 在本发明的另一方面，可变形反射镜包括附接到相对的压电致动器的反射膜。