公开(公告)号：US20110069963A1

公开(公告)日：2011-03-24

申请号：US12921768

申请日：2008-03-11

Applicant: Moray McLaren ,  Jung Ho Ahn ,  Nathan L. Binkert ,  Alan L. Davis ,  Norman P. Jouppi

Inventor： Moray McLaren ,  Jung Ho Ahn ,  Nathan L. Binkert ,  Alan L. Davis ,  Norman P. Jouppi

IPC: H04B10/00 ,  G02B6/35

CPC classification number: G02B6/12007 ,  G02B6/29338 ,  G02B6/35 ,  G02B6/3546 ,  G02B6/356 ,  G02F1/3137 ,  G02F1/3138 ,  G02F2201/17 ,  G02F2202/32 ,  G02F2203/15 ,  H04Q11/0005 ,  H04Q11/0066 ,  H04Q2011/0016 ,  H04Q2011/0035 ,  H04Q2011/0058

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to optoelectronic network switches. In one embodiment, an optoelectronic switch includes a set of roughly parallel input waveguides and a set of roughly parallel output waveguides positioned roughly perpendicular to the input waveguides. Each of the output waveguides crosses the set of input waveguides. The optoelectronic switch includes at least one switch element configured to switch one or more optical signals transmitted on one or more input waveguides onto one or more crossing output waveguides.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例涉及光电网络交换机。 在一个实施例中，光电开关包括一组大致平行的输入波导和大致垂直于输入波导定位的大致平行的输出波导组。 每个输出波导穿过该组输入波导。 光电开关包括至少一个开关元件，其被配置为将在一个或多个输入波导上传输的一个或多个光信号切换到一个或多个交叉输出波导上。

公开(公告)号：US20110058248A1

公开(公告)日：2011-03-10

申请号：US12855397

申请日：2010-08-12

Applicant: Konstantin L. Vodopyanov ,  Samuel T. Wong ,  Robert L. Byer

Inventor： Konstantin L. Vodopyanov ,  Samuel T. Wong ,  Robert L. Byer

IPC: G02F1/39 ,  G02F1/355

CPC classification number: G02F1/39 ,  G02F1/3558 ,  G02F2201/17 ,  G02F2203/56 ,  H01S3/1109 ,  H01S3/1625 ,  H01S3/1636

Abstract: Certain embodiments relate to and involve producing broadband phase-locked frequency combs in the near-infrared and mid-infrared spectral ranges. One such embodiment is directed to a system, with a pump laser and an optical parametric oscillator (OPO) resonator, that is configured to produce broad-bandwidth frequency combs in the near-infrared and mid-infrared frequency ranges. The pump laser is configured to produce femtosecond pulses of light having a pulse repetition rate. The optical parametric oscillator (OPO) resonator that is coupled to the pump laser for facilitating synchronous OPO pumping by matching a roundtrip time of the pulses of light within the OPO resonator with the pulse repetition rate of the pump laser. Among other more specific aspects, the OPO resonator can include a nonlinear optical gain element to provide broad-bandwidth parametric amplification, and optical elements to direct the pulses of light from the femtosecond laser to the nonlinear gain element and to direct subharmonic frequencies of the light out of the optical cavity.

Abstract translation: 某些实施例涉及并涉及在近红外和中红外光谱范围内产生宽带锁相频率梳。 一个这样的实施例涉及一种具有泵浦激光器和光参量振荡器（OPO）谐振器的系统，其被配置为在近红外和中红外频率范围内产生宽带宽频率梳。 泵浦激光器被配置为产生具有脉冲重复率的飞秒脉冲。 耦合到泵激光器的光参量振荡器（OPO）谐振器，用于通过将OPO谐振器内的光脉冲的往返时间与泵浦激光器的脉冲重复频率相匹配来促进同步OPO泵浦。 在其它更具体的方面中，OPO谐振器可以包括提供宽带宽参数放大的非线性光学增益元件，以及用于将来自飞秒激光的光的脉冲引导到非线性增益元件的光学元件，并且引导光的次谐波频率 离开光腔。

公开(公告)号：US20100102204A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-29

申请号：US12258664

申请日：2008-10-27

Applicant: Robert C. Hoffman

Inventor： Robert C. Hoffman

IPC: H01L27/00 ,  H01L33/00 ,  H01L31/0256

CPC classification number: B82Y20/00 ,  G02B5/207 ,  G02B27/46 ,  G02F1/017 ,  G02F1/1506 ,  G02F2201/17 ,  G02F2201/38 ,  G02F2202/101 ,  G02F2202/102 ,  G02F2202/108 ,  G02F2203/52 ,  H01J31/50 ,  H01L27/14625 ,  H01L33/0004 ,  H04Q2213/1301

Abstract: An optical switching system comprising an embodiment with a high pass filter operable to eliminate a portion of frequencies present in an image and an optical device operative to receive the spectrally modified image from the high pass filter, alternatively amplify the spectrally modified image, and propagate at least those frequency components in the spectrally modified image exhibiting a frequency less than an absorption frequency of the optical switching device when the optical switching device is active. Alternatively, the optical switching system may transmit an image only when the system is active. The optical switching system may, for example, comprise superluminescent light emitting diodes which may be, for example, formed in the shape of an inverted truncated prism. For human viewing purposes, the operative transmission ranges may closely coincide with the maximum sensitivity of the photopic response of the corresponding red, blue and green cones in human eyes.

Abstract translation: 一种光学切换系统，包括具有高通滤波器的实施例，该高通滤波器可操作以消除存在于图像中的一部分频率和可操作以从高通滤波器接收频谱修正图像的光学装置，或者放大光谱修正图像，并在 当光开关器件处于活动状态时，频谱修正图像中的频率分量最小，表现出小于光开关器件的吸收频率的频率。 或者，光交换系统可以仅在系统活动时才发送图像。 光学开关系统可以例如包括例如形成为倒棱镜的形状的超发光发光二极管。 为了人类观看目的，手术传播范围可能与人眼中对应的红色，蓝色和绿色锥体的明确反应的最大灵敏度紧密相符。

公开(公告)号：US07706054B2

公开(公告)日：2010-04-27

申请号：US11658543

申请日：2005-07-26

Applicant: Cameron F. Rae ,  Malcolm H. Dunn ,  Jonathan A. Terry

Inventor： Cameron F. Rae ,  Malcolm H. Dunn ,  Jonathan A. Terry

IPC: G02F1/35 ,  G02F2/02

CPC classification number: G02F1/39 ,  G02F1/3558 ,  G02F2201/17 ,  G02F2201/30 ,  G02F2202/20 ,  G02F2203/13

Abstract: An optical parametric device, for example an optical parametric generator or amplifier or oscillator, comprising a non-linear material (13) that is operable to generate a signal and an idler wave in response to being stimulated with a pump wave. The non-linear medium is such that the pump and idler waves are substantially collinear and the signal wave is non-collinear.

Abstract translation: 光学参数装置，例如光学参数发生器或放大器或振荡器，其包括非线性材料（13），该非线性材料可操作以响应于利用泵浦波而被激励而产生信号和惰轮。 非线性介质使得泵和惰轮基本上共线，并且信号波是非共线的。

公开(公告)号：US07684110B2

公开(公告)日：2010-03-23

申请号：US11855630

申请日：2007-09-14

Applicant: Christopher N. Pannell ,  Jonathan David Ward

Inventor： Christopher N. Pannell ,  Jonathan David Ward

IPC: G02F1/33

CPC classification number: G02F1/11 ,  G02F1/353 ,  G02F1/3544 ,  G02F2001/3542 ,  G02F2201/17

Abstract: An acousto-optic (AO) frequency shifter includes an anisotropic crystal having an optical axis and an input face, and an acoustic transducer having electrodes affixed to the face for receiving an electrical signal and projecting an acoustic wave into the crystal. The anisotropic crystal is cut relative to the face so that the transducer is at an acoustic angle (θa) corresponding to a predetermined angle of incidence (θi) of an optical beam to be directed relative to the optic axis of the anisotropic crystal to substantially satisfy the parallel tangents phase matching condition.

Abstract translation: 声光（AO）移频器包括具有光轴和输入面的各向异性晶体，以及声传感器，其具有固定在面上的电极，用于接收电信号并将声波投射到晶体中。 各向异性晶体相对于面切割，使得换能器处于对应于相对于各向异性的光轴指向的光束的预定入射角（θ; i）的声角（θ; a） 晶体基本上满足平行切线相位匹配条件。

公开(公告)号：US20090154507A1

公开(公告)日：2009-06-18

申请号：US11956152

申请日：2007-12-13

Applicant: William David Bragg ,  Jason O'Daniel

Inventor： William David Bragg ,  Jason O'Daniel

IPC: H01S3/109 ,  G02F1/37

CPC classification number: G02F1/37 ,  G02F2201/17

Abstract: A system, a structure, and a method for the generation of second harmonic light are provided. A laser system comprises a seed laser that produces a fundamental frequency light, and a nonresonant multiple pass nonlinear structure generates a second harmonic light using the fundamental frequency light. A second harmonic outcoupler outputs the second harmonic light from the laser system and a reflecting structure reflects a remaining portion of the fundamental frequency light back into the nonresonant multiple pass nonlinear structure to generate additional second harmonic light.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于产生二次谐波光的系统，结构和方法。 激光系统包括产生基频光的种子激光器，并且非谐振多通非线性结构使用基频光产生二次谐波光。 二次谐波输出耦合器输出来自激光系统的二次谐波光，并且反射结构将基频光的剩余部分反射回非共振多通非线性结构以产生额外的二次谐波光。

公开(公告)号：US07535616B2

公开(公告)日：2009-05-19

申请号：US11529347

申请日：2006-09-29

Applicant: Kazuo Hironishi ,  Nobuhiro Fukushima ,  Jens Rasmussen

Inventor： Kazuo Hironishi ,  Nobuhiro Fukushima ,  Jens Rasmussen

IPC: G02F1/09

CPC classification number: G02F1/0136 ,  G02F1/09 ,  G02F2001/0139 ,  G02F2201/17

Abstract: A polarization controlling apparatus includes a permanent magnet itself or a permanent magnet to which a part capable of being magnetized is applied, an electromagnet capable of changing the magnitude of a magnetic field to be generated thereby, and a Faraday rotation effect element. The Faraday rotation effect element is disposed at a position at which an interaction magnetic field acts on the Faraday rotation effect element. The interaction magnetic field is produced by an interaction between a magnetic field generated by the permanent magnet and a magnetic field generated by the electromagnet. The Faraday rotation effect element thereby produces a Faraday rotation effect on inputted light. The magnitude of the interaction magnetic field in the Faraday rotation effect element is varied by a magnetic field component generated by the electromagnet to vary the amount of the Faraday rotation effect to be had on the inputted light.

Abstract translation: 偏振控制装置包括永久磁体本身或永磁体，能够被磁化的部分被施加到其上，能够改变由此产生的磁场的大小的电磁体和法拉第旋转效应元件。 法拉第旋转效应元件设置在相互作用的磁场作用在法拉第旋转效应元件上的位置。 相互作用磁场是由永磁体产生的磁场与由电磁体产生的磁场之间的相互作用产生的。 法拉第旋转效应元件因此对输入的光产生法拉第旋转效应。 法拉第旋转效应元件中的相互作用磁场的大小由电磁体产生的磁场分量变化，以改变对输入光的法拉第旋转效应的量。

公开(公告)号：US20090067852A1

公开(公告)日：2009-03-12

申请号：US12155120

申请日：2008-05-29

Applicant: Masaki Sugiyama

Inventor： Masaki Sugiyama

IPC: H04B10/04 ,  G02F1/035

CPC classification number: G02F1/0356 ,  G02F2001/211 ,  G02F2201/17 ,  G02F2203/21

Abstract: A reduction in size and cost of an optical modulator is achieved with a simple configuration, while improving the modulation characteristics. An optical modulator modulates light branched by an optical coupler and then couples the light via the optical coupler. The optical coupler is formed in a substrate having electro-optic effects. An optical waveguide is formed in the substrate and, includes a turnback section and ends into which the light branched by the optical coupler is input. A signal electrode is provided in the substrate along the optical waveguide. A modulation signal to modulate the light passing through the optical waveguide is input to the signal electrode.

Abstract translation: 通过简单的配置实现光调制器的尺寸和成本的降低，同时改善了调制特性。 光调制器调制由光耦合器分支的光，然后经由光耦合器耦合光。 光耦合器形成在具有电光效应的基板中。 光波导形成在基板中，并且包括折回部分，并且由光耦合器分支的光输入到该折回部分的端部。 沿着光波导在基板中设置信号电极。 用于调制通过光波导的光的调制信号被输入到信号电极。

公开(公告)号：US20080265165A1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-30

申请号：US11638100

申请日：2006-12-13

Applicant: Ka-Lo Yeh ,  Eric Statz ,  Keith A. Nelson

Inventor： Ka-Lo Yeh ,  Eric Statz ,  Keith A. Nelson

IPC: G01J5/02

CPC classification number: G02F1/35 ,  G02F1/3544 ,  G02F2001/3542 ,  G02F2201/17 ,  G02F2202/20 ,  H01S1/02

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed for directing optical radiation to make multiple passes across an extended region of an electro-optic material, where during each pass the electro-optic material converts a portion of the optical radiation into terahertz radiation, and where the optical radiation is directed into the electro-optic material to cause an amplitude of the terahertz radiation generated from one or more earlier passes of the optical radiation to be constructively enhanced by the terahertz radiation generated from a later pass of the optical radiation.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于引导光学辐射以跨越电光材料的延伸区域进行多遍的方法和装置，其中在每次通过期间，电光材料将光辐射的一部分转换成太赫兹辐射，并且其中光辐射是 引导到电光材料中，以使得由光辐射的一个或多个较早的通过产生的太赫兹辐射的振幅被由光辐射的稍后通过产生的太赫兹辐射进一步增强。

公开(公告)号：US07317852B2

公开(公告)日：2008-01-08

申请号：US11496168

申请日：2006-07-31

Applicant: David A. G. Deacon ,  Steven J. Madden ,  Jorg Hubner

Inventor： David A. G. Deacon ,  Steven J. Madden ,  Jorg Hubner

IPC: G02B6/34 ,  G02B6/02

CPC classification number: G02B6/29319 ,  G02B6/02204 ,  G02B6/29322 ,  G02B6/29338 ,  G02B6/29383 ,  G02B6/29395 ,  G02F1/0147 ,  G02F2201/17 ,  G02F2201/302 ,  G02F2201/307 ,  G02F2203/585 ,  H04J14/0201

Abstract: A set of three gratings may be operated in a vernier loop fashion to select a particular wavelength from a wavelength division multiplexed system. As a result, an optical add/drop multiplexer may be provided that can be tuned to select a desired wavelength. In one embodiment, the tuning may be done thermo-optically.

Abstract translation: 一组三个光栅可以以游标循环方式操作，以从波分复用系统中选择特定波长。 结果，可以提供可以被调谐以选择所需波长的光分插复用器。 在一个实施例中，调谐可以热光学完成。