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Grating coupler with monolithically integrated quantum well index modulator

US4904045A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 25, 1988
Grant dateFeb 27, 1990
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Expiry dateMar 25, 2008

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01S5/5045
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A grating coupler is combined with a quantum well index modulator and an optical waveguide to alter the reverse or forward coupling characteristics between two different propagation modes of the system.

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