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Method and apparatus for processing optical signals with supergratings

US7373045B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 3, 2002
Grant dateMay 13, 2008
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Expiry dateFeb 27, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02F2203/585
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An optical component including at least one optical supergrating is provided. The optical supergrating includes a quantized refractive index profile adapted to exhibit a finite plurality of refractive indexes; which in turn are adapted to generate a reflectance spectrum in at least one spectral band corresponding to a Fourier transformed analog refractive index profile.

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