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Method and device for reduction of polarization-dependent effects in a tunable optical component

US7656574B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Photonyx AS · NO

Inventors

Even Zimmer · Horten, NO
Vladimir Kartashov · Horten, NO
Trond Naterstad · Nykirke, NO
Gunner E. Hedin · Tyresö, SE
Bengt Jacobson · Mölnlycke, SE

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 12, 2008
Grant date	Feb 2, 2010
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 12, 2028

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG02B27/288
WIPO fieldOptics
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A device and a method for reducing polarization-dependent effects in dynamical optical components based on surface modulation of a polymer gel or membrane is disclosed. The device and method modifies, removes or leads away unwanted reflections from incident light or information carrier communicating with said optical component.

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