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Optical waveguide, optical modulator and optical coupler

US8824836B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 1, 2011
Grant dateSep 2, 2014
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Expiry dateMay 10, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02F1/2255
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An optical waveguide formed in a substrate including: a curved waveguide; and a splitter that is coupled to the curved waveguide and branches, wherein a low refraction index portion having an effective refraction index that is lower than that of a start point of the curved waveguide on an opposite side of the splitter is provided in a waveguide extending from the start point of the curved waveguide to the splitter.

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