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Multi-mode interference coupler

US9739947B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 7, 2016
Grant dateAug 22, 2017
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Expiry dateJan 7, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/2935
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A multimode interference (MMI) coupler with an MMI region of curved edges, and a method of design and manufacturing by using a computerized optimization algorithm to determine a favorable set of segment widths for the MMI region for a predefined set of coupler design parameters.

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