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Light detecting device and optical system including the same

US11630273B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 29, 2020
Grant dateApr 18, 2023
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Expiry dateJul 29, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B2006/12142
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Provided is a light detecting device including a light input device configured to receive light, a plurality of waveguides extending from the light input device, the plurality of waveguides being configured to transmit portions of the light received by the light input device, respectively, a plurality of modulators provided on the plurality of waveguides and configured to modulate phases of the portions of light transmitted in the plurality of waveguides, respectively, at least one graphene layer configured to absorb the portions of light transmitted in the plurality of waveguides, and at least one first electrode and at least one second electrode electrically connected to the at least one graphene layer, respectively.

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