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Integrated fiber devices based on Mach-Zehnder interferometers and evanescent optical coupling

US6556746B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateAug 10, 2001
Grant dateApr 29, 2003
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Expiry dateAug 10, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/3692
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Optical Mach-Zehnder interferometers and related devices, systems that have at least one fiber integrated or engaged to a substrate fabricated with one or more grooves. An integrated optical monitoring mechanism may be implemented in such devices.

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