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Method of preparing optical waveguides

US3997687A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 21, 1975
Grant dateDec 14, 1976
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Expiry dateApr 21, 1995

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02F2202/20
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A single crystal of lithium tantalate is pretreated to diffuse lithium atoms into the crystal. Niobium is then diffused into the pretreated crystal to form an optical waveguide.

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