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Optical waveguide having high dielectric constant contrast between cladding and core

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Filing dateJun 29, 2006
Grant dateOct 16, 2007
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Expiry dateJun 29, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02F2201/066
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

According to embodiments of the present invention, an optical waveguide includes a high dielectric constant core material relative to the cladding material. The cladding material has an index of refraction that is adjustable in response to an electrical stimulus.

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