Tunable reflectors based on multi-cavity interference
US9116293B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 10, 2012 |
| Grant date | Aug 25, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 31, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02F1/213
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A reflective structure includes an input/output port and an optical splitter coupled to the input/output port. The optical splitter has a first branch and a second branch. The reflective structure also includes a first resonant cavity optically coupled to the first branch of the optical splitter. The first resonant cavity comprises a first set of reflectors and a first waveguide region disposed between the first set of reflectors. The reflective structures further includes a second resonant cavity optically coupled to the second branch of the optical splitter. The second resonant cavity comprises a second set of reflectors and a second waveguide region disposed between the second set of reflectors.
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