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Optical closed loop microresonator and thyristor memory device

US9188798B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 17, 2012
Grant dateNov 17, 2015
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Expiry dateAug 17, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S977/755
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A monolithic semiconductor device that includes a waveguide structure optically coupled to an optical resonator. The optical resonator is adapted to process light at a predetermined wavelength. The optical resonator includes a closed loop waveguide having a plurality of straight sections that are optically coupled together by bend sections.

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