公开(公告)号：WO2003079099A1

公开(公告)日：2003-09-25

申请号：PCT/US2003/008118

申请日：2003-03-17

Applicant: PHOTON-X, INC.

Inventor： GARITO, Anthony, F. ,  GAO, Renyuan ,  GAO, Renfeng ,  HSIAO, Yu-Ling

IPC: G02F1/00

CPC classification number: B82Y25/00 ,  G02F1/0036 ,  H01F1/0009 ,  H01F1/0054 ,  H01F1/0063 ,  H01F1/405 ,  Y10T428/32

Abstract: The present invention relates to composite materials comprising a host matrix, and a plurality of magneto-optic nanoparticles within the host matrix, a process of forming a composite material comprising coating a plurality of magneto-optic nanoparticles with at least one polymer layer, and dispersing the plurality of coated nanoparticles into a host matrix material, and thin-film magneto-optic articles, and optical components, such as integrated optical components, as well as optical devices, such as optical rotators, such as Faraday rotators, optical isolators, optical circulators, optical modulators, waveguides, and amplifiers, comprising the composite material according to the present invention.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及复合材料，其包括主体基体和主体基体内的多个磁光纳米颗粒，形成复合材料的方法，包括用至少一个聚合物层涂覆多个磁光纳米颗粒，以及分散 多个涂覆的纳米颗粒成为主体基质材料，以及薄膜磁光制品，以及诸如集成光学部件的光学部件，以及诸如法拉第旋转器，光学隔离器，光学器件的光学旋转器 循环器，光学调制器，波导和放大器，其包括根据本发明的复合材料。

公开(公告)号：WO2003070817A1

公开(公告)日：2003-08-28

申请号：PCT/US2003/004702

申请日：2003-02-19

Applicant: PHOTON-X, INC.

Inventor： GARITO, Anthony, F. ,  HSIAO, Yu-Ling ,  GAO, Renyuan ,  GAO, Renfeng

IPC: C08K3/00

CPC classification number: G02F1/0147 ,  B82Y20/00 ,  B82Y30/00 ,  C08J5/005 ,  C08K3/01 ,  G02B1/04 ,  G02B1/045 ,  G02B1/046 ,  G02B1/048 ,  G02B6/02033 ,  G02B6/0229 ,  G02B6/122 ,  G02B6/1221 ,  G02B6/13 ,  G02F1/355 ,  G02F2202/36

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a composite material comprising a nanoporous polymer matrix and a plurality of nanoparticles dispersed within said matrix, wherein the nanoparticles possess specified thermal properties. The resulting nanoporous polymer nanocomposite is an optical medium with tunable and controllable thermal properties, including the coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE), the thermal conductivity, and the thermooptic coefficient. Various optical articles can be made with such nanocomposite materials.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及包含纳米多孔聚合物基质和分散在所述基质内的多个纳米颗粒的复合材料，其中所述纳米颗粒具有特定的热性质。 所得的纳米多孔聚合物纳米复合材料是具有可调和可控热性质的光学介质，包括热膨胀系数（CTE），热导率和热光系数。 各种光学制品可以用这种纳米复合材料制成。

公开(公告)号：WO2002103419A2

公开(公告)日：2002-12-27

申请号：PCT/US2001/044123

申请日：2001-11-27

Applicant: PHOTON-X, INC.

Inventor： GAO, Renyuan

IPC: G02B6/00

CPC classification number: H01S3/06754 ,  C03B37/01211 ,  C03B2201/70 ,  G02B6/02 ,  H01S3/063 ,  H01S3/06704 ,  H01S3/06716 ,  H01S3/094003 ,  H01S3/1601 ,  H01S3/1603 ,  H01S3/1608 ,  H01S3/1618 ,  H01S3/175 ,  Y10S372/703

Abstract: An optical fiber amplifier module is disclosed which comprises a signal path located between a signal input and a signal output. A WDM coupler and an amplifying gain medium are disposed along the signal path. A pump laser is disposed out of the signal path in a manner that allows a pump signal from the pump laser to reflect off the WDM coupler and enter the signal path. An embodiment utilizing a second WDM coupler and a second pump laser is also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种光纤放大器模块（10），其包括位于信号输入端（12）和信号输出端（16）之间的信号路径（30）。 沿着信号路径（30）设置WDM耦合器（50）和放大增益介质（70）。 泵浦激光器（60）以允许来自泵浦激光器（60）的泵浦信号从WDM耦合器（50）反射并进入信号路径（30）的方式设置在信号路径（30）之外。 还公开了利用第二WDM耦合器和第二泵浦激光器的实施例。

公开(公告)号：WO2002101892A3

公开(公告)日：2002-12-19

申请号：PCT/US2002/017734

申请日：2002-06-06

Applicant: PHOTON-X, INC.

Inventor： GAO, Renyuan ,  GAO, Renfeng

IPC: H01S3/067

Abstract: A controllable optical amplifier module (100) is disclosed. The controllable optical amplifier module (100) includes a signal line. The signal line includes an input (112) for receiving an input signal, an output (114) for discharging an amplified signal such that the output (114) is optically connected to the input (112), a gain medium (122) optically disposed between the input (112) and the output (114), and a first tap (116) for generating a first tapped signal such that the first tap (116) is optically disposed between the input and the output. The controllable optical amplifier (100) module also includes at least one pump laser (164, 168) having a laser output optically connected to the gain medium (122) and an ability to adjustably alter the intensity of the amplified signal. A method of adjustably amplifying an optical signal is also disclosed.

公开(公告)号：WO2002069529A2

公开(公告)日：2002-09-06

申请号：PCT/US2001/042893

申请日：2001-11-02

Applicant: PHOTON-X, INC.

Inventor： YENIAY, Aydin ,  GAO, Renyuan

IPC: H04B10/18

CPC classification number: G02B6/2746 ,  G02B6/29319 ,  G02B6/2932

Abstract: A system and method for suppressing light scattering in optical fiber transmission systems are disclosed. The system includes an optical fiber assembly having first and second ends and at least one blocking apparatus disposed along the fiber between the first and second ends. The method includes providing a fiber assembly having a first end and a second end; installing a blocking apparatus in the fiber assembly between the first end and the second end; and transmitting light between the first end and the second end. The fiber assembly generates Brillouin and Rayleigh scattering light in a direction opposite the direction of the transmitted light, and the blocking apparatus suppresses the Brillouin and Rayleigh scattering light.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于抑制光纤传输系统中的光散射的系统和方法。 该系统包括具有第一和第二端的光纤组件和沿着光纤在第一和第二端之间设置的至少一个阻挡装置。 该方法包括提供具有第一端和第二端的纤维集合体; 在所述第一端和所述第二端之间的所述纤维组件中安装阻塞装置; 以及在所述第一端和所述第二端之间透射光。 光纤组件沿与透射光的方向相反的方向产生布里渊和瑞利散射光，并且阻挡装置抑制布里渊散射光和瑞利散射光。

公开(公告)号：WO2003079414A2

公开(公告)日：2003-09-25

申请号：PCT/US2003/008115

申请日：2003-03-17

Applicant: PHOTON-X, INC.

Inventor： GARITO, Anthony, F. ,  GAO, Renyuan ,  GAO, Renfeng ,  HSIAO, Yu-Ling ,  BITTING, Donald ,  CHANG, Joseph ,  TAKAYAMA, Kazuya ,  SHARMA, Jaya ,  ZHU, Jingsong ,  THOMAS, Brian ,  PANACKAL, Anna

IPC: H01L21/00

CPC classification number: G02B6/02033 ,  B29C65/08 ,  B29C65/483 ,  B29C65/4895 ,  B29C66/1122 ,  B29C66/12421 ,  B29C66/12423 ,  B29C66/45 ,  B29C66/47 ,  B29C66/73112 ,  B29C66/73161 ,  B29K2995/0072 ,  B29L2031/756 ,  B82Y20/00 ,  B82Y30/00 ,  C08K3/01 ,  C08K2201/011 ,  G02B1/04 ,  G02B1/046 ,  G02B6/0229 ,  G02B6/02395 ,  G02B6/10 ,  G02B6/12 ,  G02B6/122 ,  G02B6/1221 ,  G02B6/13 ,  G02B6/138 ,  G02B6/364 ,  G02B6/3692 ,  G02B6/3696 ,  G02F1/355 ,  G02F2202/36

Abstract: A solid substrate comprising a first major surface, a second major surface juxtaposed from and parallel or substantially parallel to the first major surface, wherein the substrate has a plurality of surface relief structures, located on the substrate between the first and second major surfaces, and extending over the substrate; wherein the solid substrate comprises a host matrix, and at least one nanoparticle within the host matrix. A process of forming a composite material, comprising at least partially coating at least one nanoparticle with a, halogenated outer layer, and dispersing the at least one at least partially coated nanoparticle into a host matrix material, wherein the composite material has a first major surface and a second major surface juxtaposed from and parallel or substantially parallel to the first major surface; and wherein the composite material has a plurality of surface relief structures, located between the first and second major surfaces, and extending over the surface of the composite material. An optical waveguide comprising a core for transmitting incident light, a cladding material disposed about the core, and a plurality of surface relief structures located on the surface of the optical waveguide, wherein the core of the optical waveguide comprises a host matrix and at least one nanoparticle dispersed within the host matrix.

Abstract translation: 固体基材，其包含第一主表面，与第一主表面并置并平行或基本平行的第二主表面，其中所述基材具有位于第一和第二主表面之间的基底上的多个表面浮雕结构，以及 延伸到基板上; 其中所述固体基质包含宿主基质和所述宿主基质内的至少一种纳米颗粒。 一种形成复合材料的方法，包括至少部分地涂覆至少一种纳米颗粒与卤化外层，并将所述至少一种至少部分涂覆的纳米颗粒分散到主体基质材料中，其中所述复合材料具有第一主表面 和与第一主表面平行或基本平行的第二主表面; 并且其中所述复合材料具有位于所述第一和第二主表面之间并在所述复合材料的表面上延伸的多个表面浮雕结构。 一种光波导，包括用于透射入射光的芯，围绕芯设置的覆层材料以及位于光波导表面上的多个表面浮雕结构，其中光波导的芯包括主矩阵和至少一个 纳米颗粒分散在宿主基质内。

公开(公告)号：WO2003078304A2

公开(公告)日：2003-09-25

申请号：PCT/US2003/008117

申请日：2003-03-17

Applicant: PHOTON-X, INC.

Inventor： GAO, Renyuan ,  GARITO, Anthony, F. ,  BITTING, Donald ,  CHANG, Joseph ,  TAKAYAMA, Kazuya

IPC: B82B

CPC classification number: B29C37/0082 ,  B29L2031/756 ,  B82Y20/00 ,  G02B6/12 ,  G02B6/1221 ,  G02B6/138 ,  G02B6/364

Abstract: A solid substrate comprising a first major surface and a second major surface juxtaposed from and parallel or substantially parallel to the first major surface, wherein the substrate has a plurality of surface relief structures located on the substrate between the first major surface and second major surface, and further wherein the substrate has at least one channel extending through the substrate between the first and second major surfaces.

Abstract translation: 一种固体基质，包括与第一主表面并列并平行或基本上平行的第一主表面和第二主表面，其中所述基底具有多个位于第一主表面和第二主表面之间的基底上的表面浮雕结构， 并且其中所述基底具有在所述第一和第二主表面之间延伸穿过所述基底的至少一个通道。

公开(公告)号：WO2003058288A3

公开(公告)日：2003-07-17

申请号：PCT/US2003/000217

申请日：2003-01-06

Applicant: PHOTON-X, INC.

Inventor： GAO, Renyuan ,  TAKAYAMA, Kazuya ,  GARITO, Anthony

IPC: G02B6/10

Abstract: An optical waveguide assembly (100) is disclosed. The assembly includes a substrate (110) lying in a plane. The substrate includes a covered surface (114) and an exposed surface (112) . The substrate further includes a channel (116) formed therein along an axis (117) generally perpendicular to the plane (p) from the exposed surface toward the covered surface. A first cladding layer (122) is disposed on the covered surface of the substrate. A core (124) is disposed on the first cladding layer, wherein the core intersects the axis (117). An optical fiber is disposed within the channel so that a signal light is transmittable between the core and the optical fiber.

公开(公告)号：WO2003058288A2

公开(公告)日：2003-07-17

申请号：PCT/US2003/000217

申请日：2003-01-06

Applicant: PHOTON-X, INC.

Inventor： GAO, Renyuan ,  TAKAYAMA, Kazuya ,  GARITO, Anthony

IPC: G02B

CPC classification number: G02B6/30 ,  G02B6/12019 ,  G02B6/1221 ,  G02B6/4214 ,  G02B6/4249

Abstract: An optical waveguide assembly is disclosed. The assembly includes a substrate lying in a plane. The substrate includes a covered surface and an exposed surface. The substrate further includes a channel formed therein along an axis generally perpendicular to the plane from the exposed surface toward the covered surface. A first cladding layer is disposed on the covered surface of the substrate. A core is disposed on the first cladding layer, wherein the core intersects the axis. An optical fiber is disposed within the channel so that a signal light is transmittable between the core and the optical fiber.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种光波导组件。 组件包括位于平面中的基板。 衬底包括被覆表面和暴露表面。 衬底还包括沿着大体上垂直于从暴露表面朝向被覆盖表面的平面的轴线形成在其中的通道。 第一包层设置在基板的被覆表面上。 芯设置在第一包覆层上，其中芯与轴相交。 光纤设置在通道内，使得信号光可在芯和光纤之间传输。

公开(公告)号：WO2003040789A2

公开(公告)日：2003-05-15

申请号：PCT/US2002/035747

申请日：2002-11-06

Applicant: PHOTON-X, INC.

Inventor： GAO, Renyuan ,  BITTING, Donald, S. ,  MININNI, Robert, M. ,  NORWOOD, Robert, A. ,  TAKAYAMA, Kazuya

IPC: G02B6/00

CPC classification number: G02B6/138 ,  G02B2006/121 ,  G02B2006/12107 ,  G02B2006/12147 ,  G02B2006/1215

Abstract: An optical waveguide is provided. The optical waveguide includes a polymer substrate and a lower cladding disposed on the substrate. The lower cladding is a first perhalogenated polymer. The optical waveguide also includes a core disposed on at least a portion of the lower cladding. A method of manufacturing the optical waveguide is also provided.

Abstract translation: 提供光波导。 光波导包括聚合物基底和设置在基底上的下包层。 下包层是第一种全卤代聚合物。 光波导还包括设置在下包层的至少一部分上的芯。 还提供了制造光波导的方法。