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Thermo-optic devices providing thermal recirculation

US7627203B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 18, 2007
Grant dateDec 1, 2009
Priority date
Expiry dateJul 18, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02F1/0147
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Thermo-optical devices providing heater recirculation in an integrated optical device are described. The thermo-optical devices include at least one waveguide having a non-linear path length in thermal communication with a thermal device. Methods of fabrication and use are also disclosed.

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