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Magneto-optical waveguides of aluminum garnet

US5245689A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 2, 1992
Grant dateSep 14, 1993
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Expiry dateMar 2, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/122
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Magneto-optically active waveguides suitable for use in high temperature environments are constructed of a magneto-optically active waveguiding body composed of a first crystalline aluminum garnet, which is clad with an epitaxially deposited layer of a second crystalline aluminum garnet. The second crystalline aluminum garnet has a lower refractive index than the first crystalline aluminum garnet.

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