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Wavelength division multiplexing/demultiplexing device using dual polymer lenses

US6181853A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 8, 1999
Grant dateJan 30, 2001
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Expiry dateSep 8, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/2938
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A wavelength division multiplexing device is disclosed. In a preferred embodiment, the wavelength division multiplexing device comprises a polymer collimating lens for collimating a plurality of monochromatic optical beams, a diffraction grating for combining the plurality of collimated, monochromatic optical beams into a multiplexed, polychromatic optical beam, and a polymer focusing lens for focusing the multiplexed, polychromatic optical beam.

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