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Stress-induced control of polarization dependent properties in photonic devices

US7194177B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 29, 2004
Grant dateMar 20, 2007
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Expiry dateSep 29, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B2006/12097
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

In order to make a photonic device incorporating a waveguide, a waveguide is formed with a predetermined geometry. Birefringence is then controlled by determining the amount of stress induced within the waveguide.

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