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Wavelength tunable TE to TM mode converter

US4533207A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 21, 1983
Grant dateAug 6, 1985
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Expiry dateJun 21, 2003

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02F1/0142
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An improved wavelength tunable TE to TM optical mode converter is provided by confining the electric fields for mode conversion and wavelength tuning to non-overlapping regions of a bi-refringent waveguide. Several electrode configurations for providing this spatial separation are disclosed.

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