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Device for coupling an electromagnetic wave between a waveguide and a slit metal guide, method for manufacturing such a device, and optical and electric coupler for an object using the optical coupling device

US8958670B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 7, 2010
Grant dateFeb 17, 2015
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Expiry dateMar 2, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB82Y20/00
  • WIPO fieldMicro-structural and nano-technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The device for coupling an electromagnetic wave includes a waveguide and a slit metal guide. The slit metal guide is formed by two metal elements which are coplanar and spaced out from one another so as to form the slit. The slit metal guide is arranged in a plane offset from the plane of the waveguide and partially covers said waveguide, said waveguide and the slit guide being maintained at a distance from one another by a dielectric.

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