Ultra-fast all-optical switch array
US7035498B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 28, 2004 |
| Grant date | Apr 25, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 28, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02F2202/34
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An all-optical switching array for switching a direction of optical signals is presented. The all-optical switching array includes a first substrate. Furthermore, the all-optical switching array includes a plurality of optical switches disposed on the first substrate, wherein each of the plurality of optical switches comprises a first state and a second state and is configured to change the direction of an optical signal, depending on whether the optical switch is in the first state or the second state. The transition of the switch between the first state and the second state is triggered by an ultra-fast laser beam.
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