公开(公告)号：US10254450B1

公开(公告)日：2019-04-09

申请号：US13445859

申请日：2012-04-12

Applicant: Christoph M. Greiner ,  Thomas W. Mossberg ,  Dmitri Iazikov

Inventor： Christoph M. Greiner ,  Thomas W. Mossberg ,  Dmitri Iazikov

IPC: G02B5/18 ,  G02B27/42

Abstract: A method for improving surface accuracy of an optical component comprises: positioning a first surface of the optical component against a reference surface of a reference member; urging together the reference member and the optical component; adhering a second surface of the optical component to a first surface of a support member; and separating the reference member from the optical component while leaving the optical component adhered to the support member. Urging together the reference member and the optical component substantially conforms the surface accuracy of the first surface of the optical component to the surface accuracy of the reference surface of the reference member. Adhering the optical component to the support member and then separating the reference member from the optical component leaves the surface accuracy of the first surface of the optical component substantially in conformance with the surface accuracy of the first surface of the reference member.

公开(公告)号：US08593732B1

公开(公告)日：2013-11-26

申请号：US13012796

申请日：2011-01-24

Applicant: Christoph M. Greiner ,  Thomas W. Mossberg ,  Dmitri Iazikov

Inventor： Christoph M. Greiner ,  Thomas W. Mossberg ,  Dmitri Iazikov

IPC: G02B5/30 ,  G02B27/28

CPC classification number: G02B5/1861 ,  A61K38/4886 ,  G02B5/18 ,  G02B5/1857 ,  G02B5/3058

Abstract: A diffraction grating comprises a substrate with a set of protruding ridges and intervening trenches characterized by a ridge spacing Λ, width d, and height h. The substrate comprises a dielectric or semiconductor material with a refractive index n1; the first substrate surface faces an optical medium with a refractive index n2 that is less than n1. Each ridge has a metal layer on its top surface of thickness t; at least a portion of the bottom surface of each trench is substantially free of metal. Over an operational wavelength range, λ/2n1

Abstract translation: 衍射光栅包括具有一组突出脊和衬垫沟槽的衬底，其特征在于脊间距λ，宽度d和高度h。 衬底包括具有折射率n1的电介质或半导体材料; 第一衬底表面面向折射率小于n1的折射率n2的光学介质。 每个脊在其顶部表面上具有厚度为t的金属层; 每个沟槽的底表面的至少一部分基本上没有金属。 在操作波长范围内，可以满足λ/ 2n1 <λ（λ1+ n2）。 光信号可以以超过临界角的入射角从衬底内入射到衍射元件上。 可以选择参数n1，n2，λ，d，h和t来产生期望的偏振依赖性或衍射效率的独立性。

公开(公告)号：USRE43226E1

公开(公告)日：2012-03-06

申请号：US12474875

申请日：2009-05-29

Applicant: Dmitri Iazikov ,  Thomas W. Mossberg ,  Christoph M. Greiner

Inventor： Dmitri Iazikov ,  Thomas W. Mossberg ,  Christoph M. Greiner

IPC: G02B6/12 ,  G02B6/26 ,  G02B6/10 ,  H04J14/02

CPC classification number: G02B6/29322 ,  G02B6/29326 ,  G02B6/29328 ,  G02B6/29329 ,  G02B6/29383 ,  H04J14/0201

Abstract: An optical multiplexing device includes an optical element having at least one set of diffractive elements, and an optical reflector. The reflector routes, between first and second optical ports, that portion of an optical signal transmitted by the diffractive element set. The diffractive element set routes, between first and multiplexing optical ports, a portion of the optical signal that is diffracted by the diffractive element set. More complex optical multiplexing functionality(ies) may be achieved using additional sets of diffractive elements, in a common optical element (and possibly overlaid) or in separate optical elements with multiple reflectors. Separate multiplexing devices may be assembled with coupled ports for forming more complex devices. The respective portions of an optical signal transmitted by and reflected/diffracted from the diffractive element set typically differ spectrally. The portion reflected from the diffractive element set may comprise one or more channels of an optical WDM system.

Abstract translation: 光学多路复用装置包括具有至少一组衍射元件的光学元件和光学反射器。 反射器在第一和第二光学端口之间路由由衍射元件组发送的光学信号的那部分。 在第一和多路复用光学端口之间的衍射元件集路由由衍射元件组衍射的光信号的一部分。 可以在普通光学元件（可能覆盖）中或在具有多个反射器的单独的光学元件中使用附加的衍射元件组来实现更复杂的光学复用功能。 单独的复用设备可以与用于形成更复杂设备的耦合端口组合。 通过衍射元件组发送和反射/衍射的光信号的各个部分通常在光谱上不同。 从衍射元件组反射的部分可以包括光学WDM系统的一个或多个通道。

公开(公告)号：US08068709B2

公开(公告)日：2011-11-29

申请号：US12421282

申请日：2009-04-09

Applicant: Dmitri Iazikov ,  Thomas W. Mossberg ,  Christoph M. Greiner

Inventor： Dmitri Iazikov ,  Thomas W. Mossberg ,  Christoph M. Greiner

IPC: G02B6/34 ,  G02B5/18

CPC classification number: G02B5/1866 ,  G02B5/32 ,  G02B27/0012

Abstract: A method comprises computing an interference pattern between a simulated design input optical signal and a simulated design output optical signal, and computationally deriving an arrangement of at least one diffractive element set from the computed interference pattern. The interference pattern is computed in a transmission grating region, with the input and output optical signals each propagating through the transmission grating region as substantially unconfined optical beams. The arrangement of diffractive element set is computationally derived so that when the diffractive element set thus arranged is formed in or on a transmission grating, each diffractive element set would route, between corresponding input and output optical ports, a corresponding diffracted portion of an input optical signal incident on and transmitted by the transmission grating. The method can further comprise forming the set of diffractive elements in or on the transmission grating according to the derived arrangement.

Abstract translation: 一种方法包括计算模拟设计输入光信号和模拟设计输出光信号之间的干涉图案，以及从计算出的干涉图案计算得出至少一个衍射元件集合的排列。 在透射光栅区域中计算干涉图案，其中输入和输出光信号每个通过透射光栅区域作为基本上无约束的光束传播。 衍射元件组的排列是计算得出的，因此当这样排列的衍射元件组合形成在透射光栅中或衍射光栅上时，每个衍射元件组将在相应的输入和输出光学端口之间路由输入光学器件的相应衍射部分 信号入射到传输光栅并传输。 该方法还可以包括根据导出的布置在传输光栅中或上方形成衍射元件组。

公开(公告)号：USRE42206E1

公开(公告)日：2011-03-08

申请号：US12421971

申请日：2009-04-10

Applicant: Thomas W. Mossberg ,  Dmitri Iazikov ,  Christoph M. Greiner

Inventor： Thomas W. Mossberg ,  Dmitri Iazikov ,  Christoph M. Greiner

IPC: G02B6/34

CPC classification number: G02B6/42 ,  G02B6/12004 ,  G02B6/12007 ,  G02B6/12019 ,  G02B6/124 ,  G02B6/4214 ,  G02B2006/12164

Abstract: A planar optical waveguide is formed having sets of locking diffractive elements and means for routing optical signals. Lasers are positioned to launch signals into the planar waveguide that are successively incident on elements of the locking diffractive element sets, which route fractions of the signals back to the lasers as locking feedback signals. The routing means route between lasers and output port(s) portions of those fractions of signals transmitted by locking diffractive element sets. Locking diffractive element sets may be formed in channel waveguides formed in the planar waveguide, or in slab waveguide region(s) of the planar waveguide. Multiple routing means may comprise routing diffractive element sets formed in a slab waveguide region of the planar waveguide, or may comprise an arrayed waveguide grating formed in the planar waveguide. The apparatus may comprise a multiple-wavelength optical source.

Abstract translation: 平面光波导形成有一组锁定衍射元件和用于路由光信号的装置。 激光器被定位成将信号发射到平面波导中，其连续地入射到锁定衍射元件组的元件上，其将信号的一部分作为锁定反馈信号返回到激光器。 路由是指通过锁定衍射元件组传输的那些信号分数的激光与输出端口之间的路线。 锁定衍射元件组可以形成在平面波导中形成的沟道波导中，或者形成在平面波导的平板波导区域中。 多路由装置可以包括布置在平面波导的平板波导区域中形成的衍射元件组，或者可以包括形成在平面波导中的阵列波导光栅。 该装置可以包括多波长光源。

公开(公告)号：USRE41570E1

公开(公告)日：2010-08-24

申请号：US12403281

申请日：2009-03-12

Applicant: Christoph M. Greiner ,  Dmitri Iazikov ,  Thomas W. Mossberg

Inventor： Christoph M. Greiner ,  Dmitri Iazikov ,  Thomas W. Mossberg

IPC: G02B6/34 ,  G03H1/10 ,  H04J14/02

CPC classification number: G03H1/0248 ,  G02B5/203 ,  G02B5/32 ,  G02B6/124 ,  G02B6/2848 ,  G02B6/29328 ,  G02B6/29358 ,  G02B6/43 ,  G02B2006/12164 ,  G02F1/011 ,  G02F1/0147 ,  G02F2201/305 ,  G02F2203/055 ,  G03H1/0005

Abstract: A slab optical waveguide confines in one transverse dimension optical signals propagating in two dimensions therein, and has a set of diffractive elements collectively arranged so as to exhibit positional variation in amplitude, optical separation, or spatial phase. The diffractive elements are collectively arranged so as to apply a transfer function to an input optical signal to produce an output optical signal. The transfer function is determined at least in part by said positional variation in amplitude, optical separation, or spatial phase. The waveguide and diffractive elements are arranged so as to confine only one of the input and output optical signals to propagate in the waveguide so that the optical signal thus confined is successively incident on the diffractive elements, while the other optical signal propagates unconfined by the waveguide in a direction having a substantial component along the confined dimension of the waveguide.

Abstract translation: 平板光波导限制在一个横向维度上在其中二维传播的光信号，并且具有一组衍射元件，其集合地布置成呈现幅度，光学分离或空间相位的位置变化。 衍射元件被共同设置，以便将一个传递函数应用于输入光信号以产生输出光信号。 传递函数至少部分地由幅度，光学分离或空间相位的所述位置变化确定。 波导和衍射元件被布置为仅将输入和输出光信号中的一个限制在波导中传播，使得如此限制的光信号被连续地入射到衍射元件上，而另一个光信号由波导未受限制地传播 沿着具有沿波导的限制尺寸的实质部件的方向。

公开(公告)号：US07676128B1

公开(公告)日：2010-03-09

申请号：US12053537

申请日：2008-03-21

Applicant: Thomas W. Mossberg ,  Dmitri Iazikov ,  Christoph M. Greiner

Inventor： Thomas W. Mossberg ,  Dmitri Iazikov ,  Christoph M. Greiner

IPC: G02B6/34

CPC classification number: G02B5/1847 ,  G02B5/1861 ,  G02B6/02142 ,  G02B6/29308 ,  G02B6/2931

Abstract: An optical apparatus comprises a set of diffractive elements (trenches between ribs) arranged on a substrate to: receive a diffraction-guided input optical signal from an input port; diffract the input signal as a diffraction-guided output optical signal; and route the output signal to an output port. In one embodiment, a side surface of each trench is perpendicular to its bottom surface and at least one trench depth is equal to half of its width divided by the tangent of a selected Littrow angle. In another embodiment, a side surface of each rib and its bottom surface are arranged to successively reflect a portion of the input optical signal preferentially in a selected output direction. In another embodiment, each diffractive element comprises multiple trenches; selected relative widths or depths of the multiple trenches of each diffractive element at least partly determining diffractive amplitude and a selected blaze direction.

Abstract translation: 一种光学设备包括一组衍射元件（肋之间的沟槽），其被布置在基板上以便：从输入端口接收衍射引导的输入光信号; 将输入信号衍射为衍射引导输出光信号; 并将输出信号路由到输出端口。 在一个实施例中，每个沟槽的侧表面垂直于其底表面，并且至少一个沟槽深度等于其宽度的一半除以所选择的Littrow角的切线。 在另一个实施例中，每个肋及其底表面的侧表面被布置成优选地沿选定的输出方向反射输入光信号的一部分。 在另一个实施例中，每个衍射元件包括多个沟槽; 每个衍射元件的多个沟槽的所选相对宽度或深度至少部分地决定衍射振幅和选定的火焰方向。

公开(公告)号：US07341189B2

公开(公告)日：2008-03-11

申请号：US11425369

申请日：2006-06-20

Applicant: Thomas W. Mossberg ,  Christoph M. Greiner ,  Dmitri Iazikov ,  David S. Alavi

Inventor： Thomas W. Mossberg ,  Christoph M. Greiner ,  Dmitri Iazikov ,  David S. Alavi

IPC: G06K7/10

CPC classification number: G06K7/12 ,  G06K19/06009 ,  G06K2019/06225

Abstract: A spectrally-encoded label comprises a spectrally-selective optical element having a label spectral signature. The label spectral signature is determined according to a spectral-encoding scheme so as to represent predetermined label information within the spectral encoding scheme. The label emits output light in response to input light selected by the label spectral signature of the optical element. A spectrally-encoded label system further comprises an optical detector sensitive to the output light emitted from the label, and a decoder operatively coupled to the detector for extracting the label information according to the spectral encoding scheme, and may also include a light source providing the input light for illuminating the label.

Abstract translation: 光谱编码的标签包括具有标签光谱特征的光谱选择性光学元件。 根据频谱编码方案来确定标签频谱签名，以便表示频谱编码方案中的预定标签信息。 标签响应由光学元件的标签光谱特征选择的输入光发出输出光。 光谱编码的标签系统还包括对从标签发射的输出光敏感的光学检测器，以及可操作地耦合到检测器的解码器，用于根据光谱编码方案提取标签信息，并且还可以包括提供 用于照亮标签的输入光。

公开(公告)号：US07260290B1

公开(公告)日：2007-08-21

申请号：US11021549

申请日：2004-12-23

Applicant: Christoph M. Greiner ,  Dmitri Iazikov ,  Thomas W. Mossberg

Inventor： Christoph M. Greiner ,  Dmitri Iazikov ,  Thomas W. Mossberg

IPC: G02B6/34

CPC classification number: G02B6/124 ,  G02B6/12007

Abstract: An optical waveguide includes a set of diffractive elements. The diffractive element set routes within the waveguide a diffracted portion of an input optical signal between input and output optical ports. The input optical signal is successively incident on the diffractive elements. The optical signal propagates in the waveguide in a corresponding signal optical transverse mode substantially confined in at least one transverse dimension. A modal index of the signal optical mode or a modal index of a loss optical mode spatially varies along a signal propagation direction within the optical waveguide, or the loss optical mode is optically damped as it propagates along the optical waveguide. Said signal modal index variation, said loss modal index variation, or said loss mode damping yields a level of optical coupling between the signal optical mode and the loss optical mode at or below an operationally acceptable level.

Abstract translation: 光波导包括一组衍射元件。 衍射元件设置在波导内的输入和输出光学端口之间的输入光信号的衍射部分。 输入光信号依次入射到衍射元件上。 光信号在波导中以基本上限制在至少一个横向尺寸的相应信号光学横向模式传播。 信号光学模式的模态指数或损耗光学模式的模态指数在光波导内沿着信号传播方向空间变化，或者损耗光学模式在沿着光波导传播时被光学阻尼。 所述信号模态指数变化，所述损耗模态指数变化或所述损耗模式阻尼产生在等于或低于操作可接受水平的信号光学模式和损耗光学模式之间的光学耦合水平。

公开(公告)号：US07190856B1

公开(公告)日：2007-03-13

申请号：US11277491

申请日：2006-03-25

Applicant: Dmitri Iazikov ,  Christoph M. Greiner ,  Thomas W. Mossberg

Inventor： Dmitri Iazikov ,  Christoph M. Greiner ,  Thomas W. Mossberg

IPC: G02B6/34

CPC classification number: G02B6/12007 ,  H04J14/0212 ,  H04J14/0213

Abstract: A reconfigurable add-drop multiplexer (R-OADM) comprises an array of channel waveguides coupling two groups of diffractive element sets on a slab waveguide. The channel waveguides include switchable reflectors or are coupled to other channel waveguides by optical switches. Switching a reflector to reflect or setting a switch to couple two waveguides results in a corresponding wavelength channel being added or dropped. Switching the reflector to transmit or setting the switch to uncouple the two waveguides allows the corresponding wavelength channel to pass through the R-OADM without being added or dropped.

Abstract translation: 可重构分插复用器（R-OADM）包括耦合平板波导上的两组衍射元件组的沟道波导阵列。 通道波导包括可切换反射器，或通过光开关耦合到其它通道波导。 切换反射器以反射或设置开关以耦合两个波导导致相应的波长信道被添加或丢弃。 切换反射器以传送或设置开关以使两个波导分离，允许相应的波长通道在不添加或掉落的情况下通过R-OADM。