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Optical device for dispersion compensation

US9671673B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 17, 2014
Grant dateJun 6, 2017
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Expiry dateFeb 24, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02F2202/105
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

According to embodiments of the present invention, an optical device is provided. The optical device includes a channel waveguide, and a plurality of optical elements arranged along at least a portion of the channel waveguide to interact with light propagating in the channel waveguide, wherein a period of the plurality of optical elements changes nonlinearly along the portion of the channel waveguide. According to further embodiments of the present invention, a method for forming an optical device is also provided.

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