All-optical integrated photonic clock having a delay line for providing gate signal to a gate waveguide
    1.
    发明授权
    All-optical integrated photonic clock having a delay line for providing gate signal to a gate waveguide 有权
    具有用于向栅极波导提供栅极信号的延迟线的全光学积分光子钟

    公开(公告)号:US08067724B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-11-29

    申请号:US12455008

    申请日:2009-05-27

    IPC分类号: G01J1/04

    摘要: An all-optical integrated photonic clock, systems employing the same, and methods of making and using the same. Illustrative examples are provided based on silicon semiconductor technology that employs rectangular waveguides fabricated on SOI wafers. In some embodiments, the clock can provide an optical timing signal. In some embodiments, the clock can provide a jitter-free electrical signal derived from the clock by use of a high speed photodetector.

    摘要翻译: 全光学综合光子钟,采用相同的系统及其制作和使用方法。 提供了基于在SOI晶片上制造的矩形波导的硅半导体技术的示例性实例。 在一些实施例中,时钟可以提供光学定时信号。 在一些实施例中,时钟可以通过使用高速光电检测器来提供从时钟导出的无抖动电信号。

    All-optical integrated photonic clock
    2.
    发明申请
    All-optical integrated photonic clock 有权
    全光集成光子钟

    公开(公告)号:US20110057091A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-03-10

    申请号:US12455008

    申请日:2009-05-27

    IPC分类号: H03B17/00 G02F1/025

    摘要: An all-optical integrated photonic clock, systems employing the same, and methods of making and using the same. Illustrative examples are provided based on silicon semiconductor technology that employs rectangular waveguides fabricated on SOI wafers. In some embodiments, the clock can provide an optical timing signal. In some embodiments, the clock can provide a jitter-free electrical signal derived from the clock by use of a high speed photodetector.

    摘要翻译: 全光学综合光子钟,采用相同的系统及其制作和使用方法。 提供了基于在SOI晶片上制造的矩形波导的硅半导体技术的示例性实例。 在一些实施例中,时钟可以提供光学定时信号。 在一些实施例中,时钟可以通过使用高速光电检测器来提供从时钟导出的无抖动电信号。

    Integrated plasmon and dielectric waveguides
    3.
    发明授权
    Integrated plasmon and dielectric waveguides 有权
    集成等离子体和介质波导

    公开(公告)号:US07454095B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-11-18

    申请号:US11116110

    申请日:2005-04-26

    IPC分类号: G02B6/12 G02B6/26

    CPC分类号: G02B6/1226 B82Y20/00

    摘要: A metal waveguide is coupled to a dielectric waveguide to obtain transmission of light in a plasmon mode along an edge of the metal waveguide. Efficient, broadband light transmission is obtained, achieving a low insertion loss, using standard processing tools. An efficient integrated optical circuit is obtained.

    摘要翻译: 金属波导耦合到电介质波导,以沿着金属波导的边缘获得等离子体激发光的透射。 使用标准的处理工具,实现了高效的宽带光传输,实现了低插入损耗。 获得了高效的集成光电路。

    Beam generation and steering with integrated optical circuits for light detection and ranging
    4.
    发明授权
    Beam generation and steering with integrated optical circuits for light detection and ranging 有权
    光束发生和转向与集成光电路进行光检测和测距

    公开(公告)号:US08311374B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-11-13

    申请号:US12511201

    申请日:2009-07-29

    IPC分类号: G02B6/12 G02B6/26 G02B6/42

    摘要: An integrated photonic beam steering device includes a planar photonic substrate. An input waveguide is configured to accept an electromagnetic energy from a source of electromagnetic energy radiation. A first splitter is configured to split the electromagnetic radiation into one or more paths. One or more phased array rows are optically coupled to each of the one or more paths. Each phased array row includes a row splitter configured to split the each of the one or more paths into two or more row paths. Two or more phase modulators are each optically coupled respectively to each of the two or more row paths. Two or more output couplers are optically coupled respectively to each phase modulator output of the two or more phase modulators. The two or more output couplers are configured to radiate a steered photonic beam away from the integrated photonic beam steering device.

    摘要翻译: 集成光子束转向装置包括平面光子衬底。 输入波导被配置为从电磁能辐射源接受电磁能。 第一分离器被配置成将电磁辐射分成一个或多个路径。 一个或多个相控阵列行光耦合到一个或多个路径中的每一个。 每个相控阵列行包括配置成将一个或多个路径中的每一个划分成两个或更多个行路径的行分配器。 两个或更多个相位调制器分别光耦合到两个或更多个行路径中的每一个。 两个或更多个输出耦合器分别光耦合到两个或多个相位调制器的每个相位调制器输出。 两个或更多个输出耦合器被配置为辐射远离集成光子束转向装置的转向光子束。

    Method of performing hyperspectral imaging with photonic integrated circuits
    5.
    发明授权
    Method of performing hyperspectral imaging with photonic integrated circuits 有权
    用光子集成电路进行高光谱成像的方法

    公开(公告)号:US08203115B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-06-19

    申请号:US12511346

    申请日:2009-07-29

    IPC分类号: G02B6/26

    摘要: According to the invention, an integrated hyperspectral imager includes a planar photonic substrate. A plurality of imaging pixel photonic circuits is disposed in a M×N array on the planar photonic substrate. Each imaging pixel photonic circuit includes an input coupler configured to receive a broadband input electromagnetic radiation. A waveguide is optically coupled to the input coupler. A plurality of wavelength filters is optically coupled to the waveguide. Each wavelength filter has a wavelength filter input and a wavelength filter output. Each detector has a detector input optically coupled respectively to each of the wavelength filter outputs. Each detector has a respective detector output. The integrated hyperspectral imager is configured to provide electrical signals that are representative of a hyperspectral image of the received broadband input electromagnetic radiation. A method for recording an image based on a received electromagnetic radiation is also described.

    摘要翻译: 根据本发明,集成的高光谱成像器包括平面光子衬底。 多个成像像素光子电路被布置在平面光子基片上的M×N阵列中。 每个成像像素光子电路包括被配置为接收宽带输入电磁辐射的输入耦合器。 波导光耦合到输入耦合器。 多个波长滤波器光耦合到波导。 每个波长滤波器具有波长滤波器输入和波长滤波器输出。 每个检测器具有分别光耦合到每个波长滤波器输出的检测器输入。 每个检测器具有相应的检测器输出。 集成的高光谱成像器被配置为提供代表所接收的宽带输入电磁辐射的高光谱图像的电信号。 还描述了基于接收的电磁辐射记录图像的方法。

    Electroabsorption modulator based on fermi level tuning
    6.
    发明授权
    Electroabsorption modulator based on fermi level tuning 有权
    基于费米能级调谐的电吸收调制器

    公开(公告)号:US08098965B1

    公开(公告)日:2012-01-17

    申请号:US12630829

    申请日:2009-12-03

    IPC分类号: G02F1/035 G02B6/26 G02B6/42

    摘要: A novel electroabsorption modulator based on tuning the Fermi level relative to mid-gap states in a semiconductor. The modulator includes a semiconductor waveguide that has an input port and an output port. Between the input port and the output port is a section of the waveguide that functions as an electroabsorptive region. Adjacent to the electroabsorptive region are electrical contacts. In operation by adjusting voltages on the electrical contacts, the quasi-Fermi level in the electroabsorptive region of the semiconductor waveguide is brought above or below mid band-gap electronic states. As these states transition between occupancy and vacancy, the absorption coefficient for optical radiation in the electroabsorptive region of the semiconductor changes. As this change in absorption coefficient modulates the intensity of transmitted radiation in response to an input data stream driving the voltages, the device functions as a semiconductor optical modulator in accordance with the principles of the invention.

    摘要翻译: 一种新型的电吸收调制器,其基于调制半导体中的中间状态的费米能级。 调制器包括具有输入端口和输出端口的半导体波导。 在输入端口和输出端口之间是用作电吸收区域的波导部分。 与电吸收区相邻的是电接点。 在通过调节电触点上的电压的操作中,半导体波导的电吸收区域中的准费米能级高于或低于中间带隙电子状态。 随着这些状态在占用和空位之间的转变,半导体电吸收区域的光辐射吸收系数发生变化。 由于这种吸收系数的变化响应于驱动电压的输入数据流来调制透射辐射的强度,所以该装置用作根据本发明的原理的半导体光调制器。

    Nanophotonic devices in silicon
    7.
    发明授权
    Nanophotonic devices in silicon 有权
    硅中的纳米光子器件

    公开(公告)号:US07643714B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-01-05

    申请号:US12117480

    申请日:2008-05-08

    IPC分类号: G02B6/00 H01L21/00

    摘要: Systems and methods for manipulating light with high index contrast waveguides clad with substances having that exhibit large nonlinear electro-optic constants χ2 and χ3. Waveguides fabricated on SOI wafers and clad with electro-optic polymers are described. Embodiments of waveguides having slots, electrical contacts, and input waveguide couplers are discussed. Waveguides having closed loop structures (such as rings and ovals) as well as linear or serpentine waveguides, are described. Optical signal processing methods, such as optical rectification and optical modulation, are disclosed. Designs having responsivity of less than 1 volt-centimeter are described.

    摘要翻译: 用具有大的非线性电光常数chi2和chi3的具有物质的高折射率对比波导处理光的系统和方法。 描述了在SOI晶片上制造并用电光聚合物包覆的波导。 讨论了具有槽,电触点和输入波导耦合器的波导的实施例。 描述了具有闭环结构(例如环和椭圆形)以及线性或蛇形波导的波导。 公开了诸如光学校正和光学调制之类的光信号处理方法。 描述响应度小于1伏厘米的设计。

    All-optical modulation and sdwitching with patterned optically absorbing polymers
    8.
    发明申请
    All-optical modulation and sdwitching with patterned optically absorbing polymers 审中-公开
    全光学调制和图案光学吸收聚合物的旋转

    公开(公告)号:US20090297094A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-12-03

    申请号:US12455092

    申请日:2009-05-28

    IPC分类号: G02B6/12 G02B6/02

    摘要: All-optical processing devices that include patterned optically active polymers. The devices that are constructed according to principles of the invention include at least one optical input port and at least one optical output port, respectively configured to accept optical input signals and provide optical output signals. The devices include optically active material such as organic polymers that interact with illumination at a first wavelength to change at least one optical property in a non-linear manner. The optically active polymer can be placed adjacent one or more waveguides that allow the input illumination to propagate. As the optical property of the optically active material is changed by the incident illumination, the propagating illumination undergoes a modulation or change in phase, thereby providing an optical output signal having a desired relation to the optical input signal, such as the result of a logical or a computational operation.

    摘要翻译: 包括图案化光学活性聚合物的全光学处理装置。 根据本发明的原理构造的装置包括至少一个光输入端口和至少一个光输出端口,分别被配置为接受光输入信号并提供光输出信号。 这些装置包括光学活性材料,例如与第一波长的照明相互作用的有机聚合物,以非线性方式改变至少一种光学性质。 光学活性聚合物可以放置在允许输入照射传播的一个或多个波导附近。 由于光学活性材料的光学特性被入射照射改变,所以传播照明经历相位调制或变化,从而提供与光输入信号具有期望关系的光输出信号,例如逻辑 或计算操作。

    LOW LOSS TERAHERTZ WAVEGUIDES, AND TERAHERTZ GENERATION WITH NONLINEAR OPTICAL SYSTEMS
    9.
    发明申请
    LOW LOSS TERAHERTZ WAVEGUIDES, AND TERAHERTZ GENERATION WITH NONLINEAR OPTICAL SYSTEMS 有权
    低损失TERAHERTZ波形和非线性光学系统的TERAHERTZ生成

    公开(公告)号:US20080151349A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-06-26

    申请号:US11828178

    申请日:2007-07-25

    IPC分类号: G02F1/01

    CPC分类号: H01S1/02

    摘要: A silicon based source for radiation in the 0.5-14 Terahertz regime. This new class of devices will permit continuously tunable, milli-Watt scale, continuous-wave, room temperature operation, a substantial advance over currently available technologies. The Silicon Terahertz Generator (STG) employs a silicon waveguide for near infrared radiation, situated within a metal waveguide for Terahertz radiation. A nonlinear polymer cladding permits two near-infrared lasers to mix, and through difference frequency generation produces Terahertz output. The small dimensions of the design greatly increase the optical fields, enhancing the nonlinear effect. The design can also be used to detect Terahertz radiation.

    摘要翻译: 在0.5-14太赫兹体系中用于辐射的硅基源。 这种新型设备将允许连续可调,毫瓦级,连续波,室温运行,比现有技术大幅提升。 硅太赫兹发生器(STG)采用位于用于太赫兹辐射的金属波导内的近红外辐射的硅波导。 非线性聚合物包层允许两个近红外激光器混合,并且通过差频产生产生太赫兹输出。 设计的小尺寸大大增加了光场,增强了非线性效应。 该设计也可用于检测太赫兹辐射。

    Frequency conversion with nonlinear optical polymers and high index contrast waveguides
    10.
    发明授权
    Frequency conversion with nonlinear optical polymers and high index contrast waveguides 有权
    使用非线性光学聚合物和高折射率对比度波导进行变频

    公开(公告)号:US07200308B2

    公开(公告)日:2007-04-03

    申请号:US11477207

    申请日:2006-06-28

    IPC分类号: G02B6/00

    摘要: Systems and methods for manipulating light with high index contrast waveguides clad with substances having that exhibit large nonlinear electro-optic constants χ2 and χ3. Waveguides fabricated on SOI wafers and clad with electro-optic polymers are described. Embodiments of waveguides having slots, electrical contacts, and input waveguide couplers are discussed. Waveguides having closed loop structures (such as rings and ovals) as well as linear or serpentine waveguides, are described. Optical signal processing methods, such as optical rectification and optical modulation, are disclosed.

    摘要翻译: 用具有表现出大的非线性电光常数的物质的高折射率对比波导管来操纵光的系统和方法和图3所示。 描述了在SOI晶片上制造并用电光聚合物包覆的波导。 讨论了具有槽,电触点和输入波导耦合器的波导的实施例。 描述了具有闭环结构(例如环和椭圆形)以及线性或蛇形波导的波导。 公开了诸如光学校正和光学调制之类的光信号处理方法。