Abstract:
Optical devices extending the free spectral range and tunability of, and enabling hitless switching of, integrated optical filters suitable for add-drop filters. Devices include (i) a splitter device configured to split an input spectrum among a plurality of output ports, and a combiner device configured to combine at least a portion of the split input spectrum into a single output port, splitter and combiner having respective first and second input and output ports, and a respective transfer matrix, the matrix of the combiner being the diagonal transpose of that of the splitter; (ii) a first optical path coupling the first output port of the splitter and the first input port of the combiner; (iii) a second optical path coupling the second output port of the splitter and the second input port of the combiner, wherein the first and second optical paths are configured to introduce, at least at a wavelength of the input spectrum, a relative phase shift of p radians; and (iv) an optical filter coupled to at least one of the first and second optical paths.
Abstract:
The invention generally relates, in one aspect, to an interferometer system. The interferometer system includes a splitter/combiner element (SCE), a first bi-directional optical path, and a second bi-directional optical path.
Abstract:
An optical waveguide having a core region with a substantially rectangular cross-section with a selected aspect ratio of width to height. Embodiments include devices incorporating the optical waveguide and methods for using the optical waveguide.
Abstract:
A solid state waveguide coupler is provided including a first coupler end disposed on a solid state material substrate for connection to a first solid state waveguide located on the substrate and a second coupler end disposed on the substrate for connection to a second waveguide located on the substrate. A coupling span, comprising a waveguide material layer on the substrate, is disposed between the first and second coupler ends and tapers between a height of the first waveguide and a height of the second waveguide, tapers between a width of the first waveguide and a width of the second waveguide, and includes curved sidewalls along at least a portion of the tapered coupling span. In a method for fabricating the waveguide coupler, material is isotropically removed from a waveguide material layer on the substrate to produce tapered surfaces between the first waveguide and the second waveguide.
Abstract:
Low-loss waveguide structures may comprise a multimode waveguide supporting a periodic light intensity pattern, and attachments disposed at the waveguide adjacent low- intensity regions of the light intensity pattern.
Abstract:
A hitless tunable filter may include a ring resonator, a Mach-Zehnder coupler, and first and second phase shifters. The Mach-Zehnder coupler may include a switching arm that is coupled to the ring resonator at first and second coupling points. The first phase shifter may be used to introduce a first phase shift to light propagating through the ring resonator, while the second phase' shifter may be used to introduce a second phase shift to light propagating through the Mach-Zehnder coupler. The Mach-Zehnder coupler may have a free spectral range substantially equal to a free spectral range of the ring resonator divided by a non-negative integer which number preferably is one.
Abstract:
The invention generally relates, in one aspect, to an interferometer system. The interferometer system includes a splitter/combiner element (SCE), a first bi-directional optical path, and a second bi-directional optical path.
Abstract:
A maskless lithography system and method to expose a pattern on a wafer by propagating a photon beam through a waveguide on a substrate in a plane parallel to a top surface of the wafer.
Abstract:
A system, method and computer program for enabling signings/dedications on a remote basis is provided. A first computer at a first location is associated with an individual from whom a signature or dedication is required. A second computer at a location where the signing or dedication is required is linked to the first computer so as to provide a two-way audiovisual communication system. The second computer is operate e to receive input from one or more individuals regarding their request for a signature and/or dedication, and to communicate the request to the first computer. The first computer is operable to permit the individual associated with the first computer to review the request, and based on such request provide a signature and/or personalized dedication as an input to an input device connected to the first computer. The first computer transmits the signature and/or personalized dedication from the first computer to the second computer. The second computer is >@5r0+5 to receiving the signature and/or personalized dedication, and provide the signature and/or personalized dedication to a plotting apparatus device connected to the second computer. The plotting apparatus device is >@5r0+5 to apply the signature and/or personalized dedication introduced to the plotting apparatus device to an article, substantially in the handwriting of the individual associated with the first computer, based on the operation of the plotting apparatus device. A computer program for enabling the functions described is also provided. A related method is also disclosed.
Abstract:
Method and structural embodiments are described which provide an integrated structure using polysilicon material having different optical properties in different regions of the structure.