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公开(公告)号:US11892620B2
公开(公告)日:2024-02-06
申请号:US17355967
申请日:2021-06-23
Applicant: INSTITUT NATIONAL D'OPTIQUE
Inventor: Alex Paquet , François Berthiaume
IPC: G02B26/08 , G01J1/04 , G01N21/3581 , G01N21/552
CPC classification number: G02B26/0883 , G01J1/0437 , G01J1/0448 , G01J1/0477 , G01N21/3581 , G01N21/552
Abstract: Target devices for characterizing terahertz imaging systems are provided. The target devices include a terahertz resolution pattern having spatially distributed resolution features and one or more prism assemblies configured to provide a variable contrast level within the resolution features when used with terahertz radiation. Each prism assembly includes first and second prisms arranged in a Frustrated Total Internal Reflection (FTIR) configuration.
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公开(公告)号:US09753055B2
公开(公告)日:2017-09-05
申请号:US14912836
申请日:2013-09-25
Applicant: INSTITUT NATIONAL D'OPTIQUE
Inventor: Alex Paquet , Claude Paré , Marco Michele Sisto
IPC: G01P15/093 , G01P13/00 , G01P15/18
CPC classification number: G01P15/093 , G01P13/00 , G01P15/18
Abstract: An optical module for use in a motion responsive system includes a support and a proof mass mechanically coupled and displaceable relative to the support along at least one sensing axis in response to a motion experienced by the support. The module also includes an optical monitoring assembly for monitoring the proof mass with an optical beam impinging on the proof mass, the beam including a plurality of dedicated spectral components. The module further includes an optical spectral filter including a plurality of filtering regions, each being associated with a corresponding dedicated spectral component and having a spectral profile including a distinct dedicated filtering band encompassing the spectral component, such that a displacement of the proof mass along the at least one sensing axis produces, after filtering of the beam, a change in optical power of the spectral components indicative of the motion experienced by the support.
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公开(公告)号:US20160202420A1
公开(公告)日:2016-07-14
申请号:US14993448
申请日:2016-01-12
Applicant: INSTITUT NATIONAL D'OPTIQUE
Inventor: Alex Paquet
CPC classification number: G02B6/30 , G02B6/32 , G02B6/3652 , G02B6/3656 , G02F1/137 , G02F1/29 , G02F2001/294
Abstract: The active optical coupling system generally has: a photonic die having a photonic integrated circuit (PIC) waveguide element disposed thereon, the PIC waveguide element having an intermediate coupling element disposed on the PIC waveguide element; a liquid crystal refractive element (LCRE) being optically coupled to the PIC waveguide element of the photonic die via the intermediate coupling element, the LCRE having a first face for receiving light, a second face opposite the first face for outputting the received light, a liquid crystal layer between the first and second faces, and an electrode system arranged to act on the liquid crystal layer; and a controller being electrically connected to the electrode system of the LCRE and being operable to actively control the propagation of the outputted light upon action of the electrode system, said active control allowing coupling of the outputted light into the PIC waveguide element.
Abstract translation: 有源光耦合系统通常具有:具有设置在其上的光子集成电路(PIC)波导元件的光子管芯,所述PIC波导元件具有设置在所述PIC波导元件上的中间耦合元件; 液晶折射元件(LCRE)经由中间耦合元件光耦合到光子管芯的PIC波导元件,LCRE具有用于接收光的第一面,与第一面相对的用于输出接收光的第二面, 第一和第二面之间的液晶层和布置成作用在液晶层上的电极系统; 以及控制器,其电连接到所述LCRE的电极系统,并且可操作以在所述电极系统的作用下主动地控制所述输出光的传播,所述有源控制允许输出的光耦合到所述PIC波导元件中。
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公开(公告)号:US10591694B2
公开(公告)日:2020-03-17
申请号:US15896838
申请日:2018-02-14
Applicant: INSTITUT NATIONAL D'OPTIQUE
Inventor: Alex Paquet , Francois Baribeau
Abstract: There is described a method of manufacturing a reflector unit on a photonic chip. The method generally has a step of providing a substrate having a top surface with a region of interest, the region of interest being covered with a bulge of a removable material; monolithically integrating a layer of metallic material over a portion of the top surface adjacent to the bulge and over a portion of the bulge, the layer of metallic material forming a base monolithically integrated to the top surface and a pocket monolithically integrated over the bulge in a manner leaving a portion of the bulge uncovered; and removing the bulge of the removable material to form a reflector unit for reflecting light incoming from the region of interest or towards the region of interest.
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公开(公告)号:US10386575B2
公开(公告)日:2019-08-20
申请号:US15475264
申请日:2017-03-31
Applicant: INSTITUT NATIONAL D'OPTIQUE
Inventor: Patrice Côté , Patrick Paradis , Marc Lévesque , Jacques Régnier , Alex Paquet
Abstract: An optical assembly generally having a substrate; a photonic-integrated circuit (PIC) mounted on the substrate, the PIC having a plurality of optical ports; a first structure having a bottom surface connected to the substrate, and a first planar surface extending perpendicularly to the substrate; a second structure having a second planar surface being connected to the first planar surface of the first structure via an adhesive, and a support surface; and a waveguide array having a support surface being connected to the support surface of the second structure, the waveguide array having a plurality of waveguides each defining an optical path, with the optical paths lying in a waveguide plane, the waveguide plane being perpendicular to the first and second planar surfaces, the optical paths being maintained in optical alignment with corresponding ones of the optical ports via the adhered first and second planar surfaces.
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公开(公告)号:US09703046B2
公开(公告)日:2017-07-11
申请号:US14993448
申请日:2016-01-12
Applicant: INSTITUT NATIONAL D'OPTIQUE
Inventor: Alex Paquet
CPC classification number: G02B6/30 , G02B6/32 , G02B6/3652 , G02B6/3656 , G02F1/137 , G02F1/29 , G02F2001/294
Abstract: The active optical coupling system generally has: a photonic die having a photonic integrated circuit (PIC) waveguide element disposed thereon, the PIC waveguide element having an intermediate coupling element disposed on the PIC waveguide element; a liquid crystal refractive element (LCRE) being optically coupled to the PIC waveguide element of the photonic die via the intermediate coupling element, the LCRE having a first face for receiving light, a second face opposite the first face for outputting the received light, a liquid crystal layer between the first and second faces, and an electrode system arranged to act on the liquid crystal layer; and a controller being electrically connected to the electrode system of the LCRE and being operable to actively control the propagation of the outputted light upon action of the electrode system, said active control allowing coupling of the outputted light into the PIC waveguide element.
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公开(公告)号:US11747231B2
公开(公告)日:2023-09-05
申请号:US17905813
申请日:2020-04-08
Applicant: INSTITUT NATIONAL D'OPTIQUE
Inventor: Bruno Tremblay , Alex Paquet
CPC classification number: G01L11/002 , G01L27/002 , G01K7/22
Abstract: A heat-loss pressure microsensor for measuring a gas pressure is disclosed that includes a plurality of pressure gauges arranged proximate to one another on a substrate. The gauges may include a pair of gauges, each gauge including a thermistor having an electrical resistance that varies with its temperature, the thermistor's temperature being responsive to the gas pressure, a platform to receive the thermistor, and a support structure to hold the platform above the substrate. Each gauge may be configured to produce a gauge output signal related to the electrical resistance of its thermistor. The two gauges are configured with their platforms having equal nominal perimeters and different nominal surface areas, and their support structures having the same nominal geometry. A differential signal may be obtained from the two gauge output signals. The differential signal conveys information about the gas pressure and exhibits reduced sensitivity to fabrication-related dimensional variations.
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公开(公告)号:US10725244B2
公开(公告)日:2020-07-28
申请号:US16189636
申请日:2018-11-13
Applicant: INSTITUT NATIONAL D'OPTIQUE
Inventor: Alex Paquet , Marco Michele Sisto , Yves Taillon
Abstract: Optical coupling techniques between an optical fiber and another optical device, such as a planar optical waveguide, or a probed region are disclosed. An optical fiber for lateral optical coupling includes a cladding, a core disposed in the cladding, a reflecting structure inclined relative to the fiber axis, and a light-converging structure embedded in the cladding. The reflecting structure is configured to reflect light between the core and a lateral coupling path extending and providing lateral optical coupling between the core and an exterior of the fiber. The cladding-embedded light-converging structure is configured to intercept and converge light traveling along the lateral coupling path. In some implementations, the optical fiber is a fiber-optic transition coupled between a main optical fiber and another optical device or a probed region. A coupled optical system including an optical fiber coupled to another optical device is also disclosed.
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公开(公告)号:US10085337B2
公开(公告)日:2018-09-25
申请号:US15165489
申请日:2016-05-26
Applicant: INSTITUT NATIONAL D'OPTIQUE
Inventor: Christophe Fisné , Alex Paquet , Bruno Fisette
CPC classification number: H05K1/0243 , H01L23/057 , H01L23/66 , H01L2223/6627 , H01L2223/6683 , H01L2223/6694 , H01P3/08 , H01P5/08 , H01P5/085 , H01R9/0515
Abstract: The coaxial cable assembly generally has a coaxial cable; and a connector assembled to an end of the coaxial cable, the connector having a dielectric body having a connecting surface, a longitudinal groove recessed in the connecting surface and having a groove end spaced from an edge of the connecting surface, and a coplanar waveguide along the connecting surface, the coplanar waveguide having a signal conductor extending from the groove end to the edge and between ground conductors each extending from a respective lateral side of the longitudinal groove to the edge; the end of the coaxial cable being received in the longitudinal groove and having an inner conductor electrically connected to the signal conductor and an outer conductor electrically connected to the ground conductors in a manner allowing connection of the coaxial cable with another coplanar waveguide of an integrated circuit.
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公开(公告)号:US20170347446A1
公开(公告)日:2017-11-30
申请号:US15165489
申请日:2016-05-26
Applicant: INSTITUT NATIONAL D'OPTIQUE
Inventor: Christophe Fisné , Alex Paquet , Bruno Fisette
IPC: H05K1/02 , H01L23/057 , H01R9/05 , H01L23/66 , H01P3/08
CPC classification number: H05K1/0243 , H01L23/057 , H01L23/66 , H01L2223/6627 , H01L2223/6683 , H01L2223/6694 , H01P3/08 , H01P5/08 , H01P5/085 , H01R9/0515
Abstract: The coaxial cable assembly generally has a coaxial cable; and a connector assembled to an end of the coaxial cable, the connector having a dielectric body having a connecting surface, a longitudinal groove recessed in the connecting surface and having a groove end spaced from an edge of the connecting surface, and a coplanar waveguide along the connecting surface, the coplanar waveguide having a signal conductor extending from the groove end to the edge and between ground conductors each extending from a respective lateral side of the longitudinal groove to the edge; the end of the coaxial cable being received in the longitudinal groove and having an inner conductor electrically connected to the signal conductor and an outer conductor electrically connected to the ground conductors in a manner allowing connection of the coaxial cable with another coplanar waveguide of an integrated circuit.
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