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Wavelength converter/inverter

US7042630B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 16, 2003
Grant dateMay 9, 2006
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Expiry dateFeb 25, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01S5/509
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A ring cavity laser has at least two facets and a mechanism is provided to produce unidirectional propagation and light emission at a first wavelength. A source of laser light at a second wavelength is injected into the cavity to reverse the direction of propagation and to produce emission at the second wavelength.

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