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Integrated optic polarization converter based on structural chirality

US7228015B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 30, 2003
Grant dateJun 5, 2007
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Expiry dateNov 29, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/2766
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An integrated optic polarization converter includes a plurality of core layers used to approximate a gradually twisted waveguide and therein adiabatically transform a propagating mode from an initial polarization state to a different final polarization state.

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