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Methods and apparatus for measuring the power spectrum of optical signals

US6801686B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 16, 2001
Grant dateOct 5, 2004
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Expiry dateOct 29, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04J14/0201
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of measuring a power spectrum of an optical signal. The optical signal is transmitted through an optical fiber. A power of at least one wavelength of the optical signal is coupled from a first mode to a second mode of the waveguide. The power of the optical signal coupled from the first mode to the second mode is measured at a detector.

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