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Integrated waveguide coupler

US9268088B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 30, 2015
Grant dateFeb 23, 2016
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Expiry dateJun 30, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B2006/12147
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A waveguide coupler includes a first waveguide and a second waveguide. The waveguide coupler also includes a connecting waveguide disposed between the first waveguide and the second waveguide. The connecting waveguide includes a first material having a first index of refraction and a second material having a second index of refraction higher than the first index of refraction.

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