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Large bandwidth multi-mode interference device

US9354396B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 10, 2015
Grant dateMay 31, 2016
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Expiry dateMar 10, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49826
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A multi-mode interference device may include a body having an optical axis and configured to generate a stationary optical interference pattern from an incoming optical wave. The body may include ribs being parallel to the optical axis and being spaced apart to define a pitch and cause an optical coupling between the ribs.

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