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Using deuterated source gases to fabricate low loss GeSiON and SiON waveguides

US6996320B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 30, 2003
Grant dateFeb 7, 2006
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Expiry dateJun 30, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC03C2218/152
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides a method of manufacturing optical devices which includes the steps of providing a substrate and forming at least one optical layer on the substrate. The optical layer is formed by a chemical vapor deposition (CVD) process which includes a deuterated source gas. The present invention also provides an optical device which includes a substrate and an optical layer including deuterium.

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