Enhanced coupling strength grating having a cover layer
US10371898B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 5, 2014 |
| Grant date | Aug 6, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 5, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01S5/187
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention includes an optical waveguide with a grating and a method of making the same for increasing the effectiveness of the grating. In one example, the grating is at least partially covered by a liner layer disposed on at least a portion of a grating; and a cover layer disposed on the liner layer, wherein a first material selected for the core and ridges and a second material selected for the liner layer are selected to provide a difference in the index of refraction between the first and second material that is sufficient to provide a contrast therebetween.
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