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Method of making an enhanced coupling strength grating having a cover layer

US10620378B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 25, 2019
Grant dateApr 14, 2020
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Expiry dateJul 25, 2039

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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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