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Micro-ring resonator

US6885794B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 11, 2002
Grant dateApr 26, 2005
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Expiry dateMay 3, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/29343
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A resonator structure is presented comprising a closed loop resonator waveguide having a width varying over the circumferential region of the resonator waveguide. The resonator structure can be used in various applications, such as optical filters, lasers, modulators, spectrum analyzers, wavelockers, interleave filters, and optical add drop multiplexers.

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