Variable polarization separation via beam splitter rotation
US9329401B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 21, 2012 |
| Grant date | May 3, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 10, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/2706
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for separating polarization of light includes a rotatable beam splitter including an input for receiving light with a first polarization and an output for outputting light with a second polarization different from the first polarization. Rotation of the rotatable beam splitter changes the first polarization of the input light to the second polarization of the output light. An optical network and method are also set forth.
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