DIFFRACTION GRATING-BASED OPTICAL IDENTIFICATION ELEMENT
    1.
    发明申请
    DIFFRACTION GRATING-BASED OPTICAL IDENTIFICATION ELEMENT 审中-公开
    基于衍射光栅的光学识别元件

    公开(公告)号:WO2004019276A1

    公开(公告)日:2004-03-04

    申请号:PCT/US2003/026315

    申请日:2003-08-20

    Abstract: An optical identification element (8) includes an optical substrate (10) having at least one diffraction grating (12) disposed therein. The grating (12) having a plurality of colocated pitches Λ which represent a unique identification digital code that is detected when illuminated by incident light (24). The incident light (24) may be directed transversely from the side of the substrate (10) with a narrow band (single wavelength) or multiple wavelength source, in which case the code is represented by a spatial distribution of light or a wavelength spectrum, respectively. The element (8) can provide a large number of unique codes, e.g., greater than 67 million codes, and can withstand harsh environments. The element (8) can be used in any application that requires sorting, tagging, tracking or identification, and can be made on a micron scale "microbeads" if desired, or larger "macrobeads" for larger applications. The code may be digital binary or may be other numerical bases.

    Abstract translation: 光学识别元件(8)包括光学基板(10),所述光学基板(10)中布置有至少一个衍射光栅(12)。 光栅(12)具有多个同位节距Λ,其代表当被入射光(24)照射时被检测到的唯一标识数字代码。 入射光(24)可以从具有窄带(单波长)或多波长源的衬底(10)的一侧横向地引导,在这种情况下,代码由光或波长谱的空间分布表示, 分别。 元件(8)可以提供大量的唯一码,例如大于6700万码,并且可以承受恶劣的环境。 元件(8)可以用于需要分类,标记,追踪或识别的任何应用中,并且可以以微米尺度制造“微珠” 如果需要的话,或更大的“宏珠” 适用于更大的应用 该代码可能是数字二进制或可能是其他数字基础。

    METHOD FOR MAKING A MULTICOLOR LARGE DIAMETER OPTICAL FIBER WAVEGUIDE
    2.
    发明申请
    METHOD FOR MAKING A MULTICOLOR LARGE DIAMETER OPTICAL FIBER WAVEGUIDE 审中-公开
    制造多光子大直径光纤波导的方法

    公开(公告)号:WO2003104155A1

    公开(公告)日:2003-12-18

    申请号:PCT/US2003/018371

    申请日:2003-06-09

    Abstract: A method for making a multicore large diameter optical fiber waveguide having a cross-section of at least about 0.3 millimeters, two or more inner cores, a cladding surrounding the cores, and one or more (side) holes for reducing the bulk modulus of compressibility and maintaining the anti-buckling strength of the fiber. The method comprises assembling a preform by providing an outer tube having a cross-section of at least about 0.3 millimeters and arranging two or more preform elements within the outer tube; heating the preform; and drawing the large diameter optical waveguide from the heated preform. In one embodiment, the method also includes the step of arranging at least one inner tube inside the outer tube. The large diameter optical fiber waveguide comprises silica-based glass with appropriate dopants; other materials such as phosphate glass or solely plastic may be used. Bragg gratings can be written into the cores.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于制造具有至少约0.3毫米的横截面,两个或多个内芯,围绕芯的包层以及一个或多个(侧)孔的多芯大直径光纤波导的方法,用于降低体积弹性模量的可压缩性 并保持纤维的抗弯曲强度。 该方法包括通过提供具有至少约0.3毫米的横截面的外管并在外管内布置两个或更多个预制件元件来组装预制件; 加热预制件; 并从加热的预制件中拉出大直径光波导。 在一个实施例中,该方法还包括在外管内部布置至少一个内管的步骤。 大直径光纤波导包括具有合适掺杂剂的二氧化硅基玻璃; 可以使用其它材料,例如磷酸盐玻璃或单独的塑料。 布拉格光栅可以写入核心。

    APPARATUS FOR COUPLING LIGHT INTO AN OPTICAL WAVEGUIDE
    3.
    发明申请
    APPARATUS FOR COUPLING LIGHT INTO AN OPTICAL WAVEGUIDE 审中-公开
    用于将光耦合到光波导中的装置

    公开(公告)号:WO2002075402A1

    公开(公告)日:2002-09-26

    申请号:PCT/US2002/007753

    申请日:2002-03-16

    Abstract: An optical coupling device is provided for coupling a pump light into an optical waveguide (10) such as an optical fiber or planar waveguide. An optical source (22) provides a pump light (25). A large diameter optical waveguide is arranged in relation to the optical source, has a diameter substantially greater than 0.3 microns, and includes a reflective surface (24) that reflects the pump light and provides a reflected pump light to the optical fiber. The reflective surface may be either a notched surface of a V-shaped indentation (12) or a cleaved end (68, 70) of the large diameter optical waveguide. Alternatively, the optical coupling device is includes a side tap lens (112) mounted to the large diameter optical waveguide (110) for directing pump light provided by the optical source. The side tap lens is arranged in relation to the optical source and includes a reflective surface 144) that reflects the pump light and provides a reflected pump light to the large diameter waveguide, which directs the pump light to the optical fiber. The reflective surface may include a coated surface to enhance reflectively.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于将泵浦光耦合到诸如光纤或平面波导的光波导(10)中的光耦合装置。 光源(22)提供泵浦光(25)。 大直径光波导相对于光源布置,具有基本上大于0.3微米的直径,并且包括反射表面(24),反射表面(24)反射泵浦光并向光纤提供反射的泵浦光。 反射表面可以是大直径光波导的V形凹口(12)或切割端(68,70)的缺口表面。 或者,光耦合装置包括安装到大直径光波导(110)的侧抽头透镜(112),用于引导由光源提供的泵浦光。 侧抽头透镜相对于光源布置,并且包括反射表面144),反射表面144)反射泵浦光并且向大直径波导提供反射的泵浦光,其将泵浦光引导到光纤。 反射表面可以包括涂覆表面以增强反射。

    DIFFRACTION GRATING-BASED ENCODED MICRO-PARTICLES FOR MULTIPLEXED EXPERIMENTS
    5.
    发明申请
    DIFFRACTION GRATING-BASED ENCODED MICRO-PARTICLES FOR MULTIPLEXED EXPERIMENTS 审中-公开
    用于多重实验的基于衍射光栅的编码微粒

    公开(公告)号:WO2004019277A1

    公开(公告)日:2004-03-04

    申请号:PCT/US2003/026316

    申请日:2003-08-20

    Abstract: Microparticles (8) includes an optical substrate (10) having at least one diffraction grating (12) disposed therein. The grating (12) having a plurality of colocated pitches Λ which represent a unique identification digital code that is detected when illuminated by incident light (24). The incident light (24) may be directed transversely from the side of the substrate (10) with a narrow band (single wavelength) or multiple wavelength source, in which case the code is represented by a spatial distribution of light or a wavelength spectrum, respectively. The code may be digital binary or may be other numerical bases. The micro-particles (8) can provide a large number of unique codes, e.g., greater than 67 million codes, and can withstand harsh environments. The micro­particles (8) are functionalized by coating them with a material/substance of interest, which are then used to perform multiplexed experiments involving chemical processes, e.g., DNA testing and combinatorial chemistry.

    Abstract translation: 微粒(8)包括其中设置有至少一个衍射光栅(12)的光学基片(10)。 光栅(12)具有多个共同定位的间距λ,它们表示当被入射光(24)照射时检测到的唯一识别数字码。 入射光(24)可以以窄带(单波长)或多波长源从基板(10)的侧面横向地引导,在这种情况下,代码由光或波长光谱的空间分布表示, 分别。 代码可以是数字二进制的,也可以是其他的数字基础。 微粒(8)可以提供大量唯一的代码,例如大于6700万个代码,并且可以承受恶劣的环境。 微粒(8)通过用感兴趣的材料/物质涂覆它们来官能化,然后将其用于进行涉及化学过程(例如DNA测试和组合化学)的复合实验。

    TUNABLE GRATING-BASED CHANNEL FILTER PARKING DEVICE

    公开(公告)号:WO2002027744A3

    公开(公告)日:2002-04-04

    申请号:PCT/US2001/030205

    申请日:2001-09-27

    Abstract: An optical filter (100), including a Bragg grating (102), is compression tuned such that when under one compressional load (or no load) the grating (102) has a first profile and under a second compressional load the grating (102) has a second profile. One application is to allow the grating filter function to be parked optically between channels of a WDM or DWDM optical system.

    ASSAY STICK COMPRISING CODED MICROBEADS
    8.
    发明申请
    ASSAY STICK COMPRISING CODED MICROBEADS 审中-公开
    包含编码微球的测定棒

    公开(公告)号:WO2004025560A1

    公开(公告)日:2004-03-25

    申请号:PCT/US2003/028875

    申请日:2003-09-12

    Abstract: An assay stick 7 includes a transparent reaction vessel or tube 14 having one or more microbeads 8 disposed therein. The microbeads 8 have a plurality of unique identification digital codes based on a diffraction grating 12 disposed therein that are detected when illuminated by incident light 24. The incident light 24 may be directed transversely onto the side or onto an end of the tube 14 with a narrow band (single wavelength) or multiple wavelength source, in which case the code is represented by a spatial distribution of light or a wavelength spectrum, respectively. The assay stick 7 may be reused or disposed upon completion of the assay. Instead of beads, cells or molecules may be spotted or grown directly on the tube.

    Abstract translation: 测定棒7包括具有设置在其中的一个或多个微珠8的透明反应容器或管14。 微珠8具有基于设置在其中的衍射光栅12的多个唯一识别数字代码,其在被入射光24照射时被检测到。入射光24可以横向地指向管14的侧面或端部上, 窄带(单波长)或多波长源,在这种情况下,代码分别由光或波长谱的空间分布表示。 化验棒7可以在测定完成后重新使用或处置。 取代珠子,细胞或分子可能被点在或直接在管上生长。

    MULTI-CORE WAVEGUIDE
    9.
    发明申请
    MULTI-CORE WAVEGUIDE 审中-公开
    多核波导

    公开(公告)号:WO2002075405A2

    公开(公告)日:2002-09-26

    申请号:PCT/US2002/007763

    申请日:2002-03-16

    Abstract: A multi-core optical waveguide 10, such as a dual core waveguide, having a pair of cores 12,14 disposed within a cladding 13 is provided. The cores are equally spaced and parallel to the axis of the waveguide. The cores can be spaced to provide optical coupling between the cores. The outer dimension d2 of the cladding 13 is at least about 0.3 mm; and the outer dimension d1 of the cores 12,14 is such that they propagate in a single spatial mode. The multi-core waveguide may be used in many optical components, such as a bandpass filter and an optical add/drop multiplexer. For the bandpass filter, a Bragg grating having the same reflection wavelength is written into both cores at substancially the same distance from the imput end 86,87 of the cores. The cores 12,14 have the same propagation constants to permit coupling of all the energy of the WDM input signal 84 from one core to the other. The length of the waterguide 100 is substantially equal to the coupling length (L c ), provided all the energy of the through wavelengths is desired at the output end of the second core. Generally, the grating 82 is substantially centered in the waveguide at L c /2.

    Abstract translation: 提供了具有设置在包层13内的一对芯12,14的双芯光波导10,例如双芯波导。 芯部等距并且平行于波导的轴线。 芯可以间隔开以提供芯之间的光耦合。 包层13的外形尺寸d2至少约为0.3mm; 并且芯12,14的外部尺寸d1使得它们以单个空间模式传播。 多芯波导可以用在许多光学部件中,例如带通滤波器和光分插复用器。 对于带通滤波器,具有相同反射波长的布拉格光栅被写入到与芯的输入端86,87成基本相同距离的两个核中。 磁芯12,14具有相同的传播常数,以允许将WDM输入信号84的所有能量从一个磁芯耦合到另一个磁芯。 如果在第二芯的输出端需要通过波长的所有能量,则导水管100的长度基本上等于耦合长度(Lc)。 通常,光栅82在Lc / 2处基本上位于波导中心。

    TUNABLE RAMAN LASER AND AMPLIFIER
    10.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:WO2002043198A3

    公开(公告)日:2002-05-30

    申请号:PCT/US2001/048447

    申请日:2001-10-22

    Abstract: A tunable Raman (40) laser and amplifier include a pair of tunable optical units (42, 44) optically connected by a length of optical fiber (46) having an associated Raman gain. The tunable optical units (42, 44) tune respective optical waveguides (50, 60), each of which includes an inner core (56) disposed within an outer cladding (58). A plurality of Bragg gratings (51-54, 61-64) is written in each core (56) of the waveguides (50, 60). The reflexion wavelengths of each Bragg grating (51-54) of the input waveguide (50) is the same as the reflection wavelength of a matched grating of the output waveguide (60), to thereby form a plurality of cascaded resonance cavities. Each resonance cavity has a reflecting wavelength equal to the center wavelength of successive Stokes orders associated with optical fiber. The Bragg gratings (51-54, 61-64) of each waveguide (50, 60) are written into a corresponding stepped region ground into the outer cladding (58) of the waveguides (50, 60). The tuning (e.g., compression) of the waveguides proportionally changes the reflexion wavelengths of the gratins, and thereby proportionally changes the center wavelength of each resonance cavity. This method of proportionally tuning each matched pair of Bragg gratings enables the Raman laser to be tunable over an extended wavelength range.

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