公开(公告)号：US20160172416A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-16

申请号：US15017583

申请日：2016-02-05

Applicant: VIAVI SOLUTIONS INC.

Inventor： Karen Denise Hendrix ,  Charles A. Hulse ,  Richard A. Bradley ,  Jeffrey James Kuna

IPC: H01L27/146 ,  G02B5/28

CPC classification number: H01L27/14621 ,  G01J3/0259 ,  G01J3/26 ,  G01J2003/1226 ,  G01J2003/1234 ,  G01J2003/1239 ,  G02B5/281 ,  G02B5/288 ,  H01L27/14623 ,  H01L27/1463 ,  H01L27/14634 ,  H01L27/14643 ,  H01L27/14685

Abstract: A variable optical filter is disclosed including a bandpass filter and a blocking filter. The bandpass filter includes a stack of alternating first and second layers, and the blocking filter includes a stack of alternating third and fourth layers. The first, second and fourth materials each comprise different materials, so that a refractive index of the first material is smaller than a refractive index of the second material, which is smaller than a refractive index of the fourth material; while an absorption coefficient of the second material is smaller than an absorption coefficient of the fourth material. The materials can be selected to ensure high index contrast in the blocking filter and low optical losses in the bandpass filter. The first to fourth layers can be deposited directly on a photodetector array.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种可变滤波器，其包括带通滤波器和阻塞滤波器。 带通滤波器包括交替的第一和第二层的堆叠，并且阻挡滤波器包括交替的第三和第四层的堆叠。 第一，第二和第四材料各自包括不同的材料，使得第一材料的折射率小于第二材料的折射率，其小于第四材料的折射率; 而第二材料的吸收系数小于第四材料的吸收系数。 可以选择材料以确保阻挡滤波器中的高折射率对比度和带通滤波器中的低光损耗。 第一至第四层可以直接沉积在光电检测器阵列上。

公开(公告)号：US09366571B2

公开(公告)日：2016-06-14

申请号：US14507175

申请日：2014-10-06

Applicant: The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York

Inventor： Nadia Pervez ,  Ioannis Kymissis ,  Zhang Jia ,  Marshall Cox

IPC: G01J3/28 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/12 ,  G02B1/00

CPC classification number: G01J3/0205 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0259 ,  G01J3/12 ,  G02B1/005

Abstract: Apparatus and methods can include an optical waveguide coupled to a photonic crystal comprising a dielectric material, the photonic crystal located on an exterior surface of the optical waveguide and comprising a first surface including a first array of periodic features on or within the dielectric material, the array extending in at least two dimensions and including an effective dielectric permittivity different from the surrounding dielectric material. In an example, the periodic features include a specified lattice constant, the periodic features configured to extract a portion of propagating optical energy from the waveguide through the photonic crystal, the portion determined at least in part by the specified lattice constant.

Abstract translation: 装置和方法可以包括耦合到包括电介质材料的光子晶体的光波导，所述光子晶体位于光波导的外表面上，并且包括在电介质材料上或内部包括周期性特征的第一阵列的第一表面， 阵列在至少两个维度上延伸并且包括与周围介电材料不同的有效介电常数。 在一个示例中，周期特征包括指定的晶格常数，周期特征被配置为从波导通过光子晶体提取传播光能的一部分，该部分至少部分地由指定的晶格常数确定。

公开(公告)号：US09335478B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-10

申请号：US14351727

申请日：2012-10-09

Applicant: ASTRIUM LIMITED

Inventor： Stephen Sweeney ,  Yaping Zhang

IPC: G02F1/01 ,  G02B6/293 ,  G01J3/02

CPC classification number: G02B6/293 ,  G01J3/0205 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0259 ,  G02B6/29341

Abstract: A structure for guiding electromagnetic radiation, including: a substrate; a waveguide provided on the substrate and having a first end for receiving electromagnetic radiation and a second end; and an anti-reflection region provided at the second end of the waveguide on the substrate, the length and the width of the anti-reflection region being optimized to suppress back reflection of radiation that reaches the second end.

Abstract translation: 一种用于引导电磁辐射的结构，包括：基板; 设置在所述基板上并具有用于接收电磁辐射的第一端和第二端的波导; 以及设置在基板上的波导的第二端处的抗反射区域，防反射区域的长度和宽度被优化以抑制到达第二端的辐射的反射。

公开(公告)号：US20160123809A1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-05

申请号：US14581935

申请日：2014-12-23

Applicant: TruTag Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Timothy Learmonth ,  Hod Finkelstein

IPC: G01J3/26 ,  G01J3/45 ,  G01N21/25 ,  G01J3/02

CPC classification number: G01J3/26 ,  B82Y20/00 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/0237 ,  G01J3/0259 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J2003/102 ,  G01N21/255 ,  G01N21/27 ,  G01N2201/061 ,  G01N2201/0636

Abstract: A system for wide-range spectral measurement includes one or more broadband sources, an adjustable Fabry-Perot etalon, and a detector. The one or more broadband sources is to illuminate a sample, wherein the one or more broadband sources have a short broadband source coherence length. The adjustable Fabry-Perot etalon is to optically process the reflected light to extract spectral information with fine spectral resolution. The detector is to detect reflected light from the sample, wherein the reflected light is comprised of multiple narrow-band subsets of the illumination light having long coherence lengths and is optically processed using a plurality of settings for the adjustable Fabry-Perot etalon, and wherein the plurality of settings includes a separation of the Fabry-Perot etalon plates that is greater than the broadband source coherence length but that is less than the long coherence lengths.

Abstract translation: 用于宽范围光谱测量的系统包括一个或多个宽带源，可调节的法布里 - 珀罗标准具和检测器。 一个或多个宽带源是照亮样本，其中一个或多个宽带源具有短的宽带源相干长度。 可调节的法布里 - 珀罗标准具是光学处理反射光以提取具有精细光谱分辨率的光谱信息。 检测器用于检测来自样品的反射光，其中反射光由具有长相干长度的照明光的多个窄带子集构成，并且使用可调节法布里 - 珀罗标准具的多个设置进行光学处理，其中 多个设置包括法布里 - 珀罗标准具板的分离，其大于宽带源相干长度，但小于长相干长度。

公开(公告)号：US20160123808A1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-05

申请号：US14527796

申请日：2014-10-30

Applicant: Infineon Technologies AG

Inventor： Christian Obermueller

IPC: G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/45

CPC classification number: G01J3/0259 ,  G01J3/0227 ,  G01J3/26 ,  G01J3/45 ,  G02B13/001 ,  G02B26/001

Abstract: In various embodiments a spectrometer is provided. The spectrometer may include a first mirror unit which is semitransparent for electromagnetic radiation of at least one wavelength or wavelength range; and a second minor unit having a first area and a second area facing the first minor unit, wherein at least a part of the first area and the second area are spaced apart from the first minor unit, wherein the first area is at least partially reflective for the electromagnetic radiation of at least one wavelength or wavelength range, wherein the second area includes at least a part of a photodetector, and wherein the photodetector is configured to detect the electromagnetic radiation of at least one wavelength or wavelength range.

Abstract translation: 在各种实施例中，提供了光谱仪。 光谱仪可以包括对于至少一个波长或波长范围的电磁辐射是半透明的第一反射镜单元; 以及具有面向所述第一次要单元的第一区域和第二区域的第二次要单元，其中所述第一区域和所述第二区域的至少一部分与所述第一次要单元间隔开，其中所述第一区域至少部分地是反射的 对于至少一个波长或波长范围的电磁辐射，其中所述第二区域包括光电检测器的至少一部分，并且其中所述光电检测器被配置为检测至少一个波长或波长范围的电磁辐射。

公开(公告)号：US20160116335A1

公开(公告)日：2016-04-28

申请号：US14987078

申请日：2016-01-04

Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.

Inventor： Jui Hsieh Lai ,  Ying-Hao Kuo

IPC: G01J3/02 ,  H01L27/146 ,  G01J3/28

CPC classification number: G01J3/0205 ,  G01J3/0259 ,  G01J3/1895 ,  G01J3/28 ,  G02B6/29323 ,  G02B6/42 ,  G02B6/4214 ,  G02B6/4215 ,  G02B2006/12138 ,  H01L27/14625 ,  H01L27/14629 ,  H01L27/1464 ,  H01L27/14643 ,  H01L27/14685 ,  H01L31/02327 ,  H01L31/18

Abstract: An optical spectroscopy device includes a first cladding layer is positioned over a photodetector. An optical core region is over the first cladding layer where the optical core region is configured to receive a light beam. The optical core region includes a first grating having a first pitch where the first pitch is positioned to direct a first wavelength of the light beam to a first portion of the photodetector. The optical core region further includes a second grating having a second pitch where the second grating is positioned to direct a second wavelength of the light beam to a second portion of the photodetector. The first pitch is different from the second pitch, the first wavelength is different from the second wavelength, and the first portion of the photodetector is different from the second portion of the photodetector. Additionally, a second cladding layer is over the optical core region.

Abstract translation: 光学分析装置包括位于光电检测器上方的第一包层。 光学核心区域在第一包层之上，其中光学核心区域被配置为接收光束。 光芯区域包括具有第一间距的第一光栅，其中第一间距被定位成将光束的第一波长引导到光电检测器的第一部分。 光芯区域还包括具有第二间距的第二光栅，其中第二光栅被定位成将光束的第二波长引导到光电检测器的第二部分。 第一音调与第二音调不同，第一波长不同于第二波长，并且光电检测器的第一部分不同于光电检测器的第二部分。 此外，第二包层位于光核心区域的上方。

公开(公告)号：US09170371B2

公开(公告)日：2015-10-27

申请号：US13454462

申请日：2012-04-24

Applicant: Charles M. Santori ,  Marco Fiorentino ,  Zhen Peng ,  David A. Fattal ,  Andrei Faraon ,  Raymond G. Beausoleil

Inventor： Charles M. Santori ,  Marco Fiorentino ,  Zhen Peng ,  David A. Fattal ,  Andrei Faraon ,  Raymond G. Beausoleil

IPC: G02B6/26 ,  G02B6/12 ,  G02B6/34 ,  G02B6/42

CPC classification number: G02B6/12016 ,  G01J3/0205 ,  G01J3/0259 ,  G01J3/12 ,  G01N21/7746 ,  G02B6/34 ,  G02B6/4215 ,  G02B6/4287

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods for micro-ring optical resonators are provided. An example of a micro-ring optical resonator apparatus includes an array of input waveguides with each input waveguide optically coupled to an array of micro-rings, an output waveguide operatively associated with each of the micro-rings, and a scattering object operatively associated with each of the micro-rings, wherein the scattering object is connected to the output waveguide.

Abstract translation: 提供了微环光谐振器的装置，系统和方法。 微环形光学谐振器装置的一个例子包括一个输入波导阵列，每个输入波导光耦合到一个微环阵列，与每个微环可操作地相连的输出波导，以及与 每个微环，其中散射物体连接到输出波导。

公开(公告)号：US20150288894A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-08

申请号：US14267781

申请日：2014-05-01

Applicant: IMEC

Inventor： Bert Geelen ,  Andy Lambrechts ,  Klaas Tack

IPC: H04N5/33 ,  H04N17/00 ,  H04N5/265

CPC classification number: H04N5/332 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/0256 ,  G01J3/0259 ,  G01J3/2823 ,  G01J2003/2826 ,  H04N5/265 ,  H04N17/002

Abstract: A spectral camera for producing a spectral output is disclosed. The spectral camera has an objective lens for producing an image, an array of mirrors, an array of filters for passing a different passband of the optical spectrum for different ones of the optical channels arranged so as to project multiple of the optical channels onto different parts of the same focal plane, and a sensor array at the focal plane to detect the filtered image copies simultaneously. By using mirrors, there may be less optical degradation and the trade off of cost with optical quality can be better. By projecting the optical channels onto different parts of the same focal plane a single sensor or coplanar multiple sensors can to be used to detect the different optical channels simultaneously which promotes simpler alignment and manufacturing.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于产生光谱输出的光谱相机。 光谱相机具有用于产生图像的物镜，反射镜阵列，用于通过不同的光通道的不同光通道的不同通带的滤光器阵列，其布置成将多个光通道投影到不同的部分上 并且在焦平面处的传感器阵列同时检测经滤波的图像拷贝。 通过使用镜子，可能会有较少的光学劣化，并且与光学质量的成本的折衷可以更好。 通过将光通道投影到同一焦平面的不同部分上，可以使用单个传感器或共面多个传感器来同时检测不同的光学通道，从而促进更简单的对准和制造。

公开(公告)号：US09074933B2

公开(公告)日：2015-07-07

申请号：US13637408

申请日：2011-03-16

Applicant: Takafumi Yokino ,  Katsumi Shibayama

Inventor： Takafumi Yokino ,  Katsumi Shibayama

IPC: G01J3/40 ,  G01J3/28 ,  G01J3/18 ,  G01J3/02

CPC classification number: G01J3/28 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/021 ,  G01J3/0259 ,  G01J3/0262 ,  G01J3/18

Abstract: A spectroscopic module 1 is provided with a spectroscopic unit 8 and a photodetector 9 in addition to a spectroscopic unit 4 and a photodetector 5 and thus can enhance its detection sensitivity for light in a wide wavelength range or different wavelength regions of light. A light-transmitting hole 5b and a light-absorbing layer 12 are disposed between light detecting portions 5a, 9a, while a reflection unit 7 is provided so as to oppose the layer 12 (i.e., region R), whereby the size can be kept from becoming larger. Ambient light La is absorbed by the layer 12. Any part of the light La transmitted through the region R in the layer 12 is reflected to the region R by the unit 7 formed so as to oppose the region R, whereby stray light can be inhibited from being caused by the incidence of the light La.

Abstract translation: 分光模块1除了分光单元4和光电检测器5之外还设置有分光单元8和光电检测器9，因此可以提高其在宽波长范围或不同波长区域中的光的检测灵敏度。 在光检测部分5a，9a之间设置透光孔5b和光吸收层12，同时设置反射单元7以与层12（即，区域R）相对，从而可以保持尺寸 从变大。 环境光La被层12吸收。穿过层12中的区域R透射的光La的任何部分被形成为与区域R相对的单元7反射到区域R，从而可以抑制杂散光 由于La的发生而引起。

公开(公告)号：US20150153228A1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-04

申请号：US14582453

申请日：2014-12-24

Applicant: TORNADO MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.

Inventor： Kyle Preston ,  Arthur Nitkowski ,  Nicholas Sherwood ,  Arsen Hajian

IPC: G01J3/447 ,  G01J3/18

CPC classification number: G01J3/447 ,  G01J3/0205 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0224 ,  G01J3/0259 ,  G01J3/18 ,  G01J3/1804 ,  G01J3/1895 ,  G01J3/2803 ,  G01J3/36

Abstract: Various embodiments of apparatuses, systems and methods are described herein for a spectrometer comprising at least two dispersive elements configured to receive at least one input optical signal and generate two or more pluralities of spatially separated spectral components, at least a portion of the at least two dispersive elements being implemented on a first substrate; and a single detector array coupled to the at least two dispersive elements and configured to receive and measure two or more pluralities of narrowband optical signals derived from the two or more pluralities of spatially separated spectral components, respectively.

Abstract translation: 本文描述了用于光谱仪的装置，系统和方法的各种实施例，其包括至少两个分散元件，其被配置为接收至少一个输入光信号并产生两个或更多个空间上分离的光谱分量，至少两个 分散元件被实施在第一基板上; 以及耦合到所述至少两个色散元件并被配置为分别接收和测量从所述两个或更多个空间分离的光谱分量导出的两个或更多个窄带光信号的单个检测器阵列。