公开(公告)号：US07916982B1

公开(公告)日：2011-03-29

申请号：US12112266

申请日：2008-04-30

Applicant: Rashmi Bahuguna ,  Mani Mina ,  Robert J. Weber

Inventor： Rashmi Bahuguna ,  Mani Mina ,  Robert J. Weber

IPC: G02B6/12 ,  G02F1/095

CPC classification number: G02F1/095 ,  G02F1/3136 ,  G02F2001/212 ,  G02F2201/02

Abstract: An integrated fiber optic switch based on the magneto-optic effect of magnetic materials suitable for optical fiber networks is presented. The switch is based on the Faraday Effect exhibited by magneto-optic materials. The all-fiber magneto-optic switch has a beam splitter at the input that splits an incoming signal into orthogonal polarized paths. Each path has at least one magneto-optic Faraday rotator (MOFR) controlled by a field. When the field is present, the polarization of the optical beam changes, thereby turning the switch on or off. A beam coupler couples the orthogonal polarized paths at the output of the all-fiber magneto-optic switch. The switch is constructed in the Mach-Zehnder configuration, utilizing two 3 dB couplers, isolators and MOFRs fabricated on silicon-on-insulator.

Abstract translation: 提出了一种基于适用于光纤网络的磁性材料的磁光效应的集成光纤开关。 该开关基于磁光材料展示的法拉第效应。 全光纤光电开关在输入处具有分束器，其将输入信号分离成正交偏振路径。 每个路径具有由场控制的至少一个磁光法拉第旋转器（MOFR）。 当场存在时，光束的偏振改变，从而打开或关闭开关。 光束耦合器在全光纤光电开关的输出处耦合正交偏振路径。 该开关采用马赫 - 曾德尔（Mach-Zehnder）结构，采用两个3 dB耦合器，隔离器和绝缘体上制造的MOFR。

公开(公告)号：US07898731B2

公开(公告)日：2011-03-01

申请号：US12275183

申请日：2008-11-20

Applicant: Jay E. Sharping ,  Mark Foster ,  Alexander Gaeta

Inventor： Jay E. Sharping ,  Mark Foster ,  Alexander Gaeta

IPC: G02F1/39 ,  G02F1/365 ,  H01S3/067

CPC classification number: G02F1/395 ,  G02F2201/02 ,  G02F2201/17

Abstract: The present invention provides methods, systems, and apparatus of improved fiber-based optical parametric oscillators (FOPOs). These oscillators can be used in the creation of short pulsed laser radiation, which are useful in numerous applications, such as characterization of materials and molecules. A relationship between fiber length and performance is realized, where shorter lengths counterintuitively provide greater power and width of output bands. This relationship is used to develop improved FOPOs. For example, fibers of 10 cm or less may be used to obtain superior performance in terms of wavelength tunability (e.g. bandwidth of 200 nm and greater) and output power (e.g. pulse power of 1 nJ). Other realized relationships between length and wavelength position of output bands are also used to select the wavelength range output from the FOPO. The diameter of the fiber may be selected to provide positioning (e.g. a centering) of the range of attainable output wavelengths.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了改进的基于光纤的光参量振荡器（FOPO）的方法，系统和装置。 这些振荡器可以用于创建短脉冲激光辐射，这在许多应用中是有用的，例如材料和分子的表征。 实现了光纤长度和性能之间的关系，其中较短的长度反直接地提供更大的功率和宽度的输出带。 这种关系用于开发改进的FOPO。 例如，在波长可调性（例如200nm以上的带宽）和输出功率（例如1nJ的脉冲功率）方面，可以使用10cm以下的纤维来获得优异的性能。 输出频带的长度和波长位置之间的其他实现关系也用于选择从FOPO输出的波长范围。 可以选择光纤的直径以提供可获得的输出波长的范围的定位（例如，定心）。

公开(公告)号：US20100315640A1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-16

申请号：US12814275

申请日：2010-06-11

Applicant: Stephen Michael Webb ,  John Ellison

Inventor： Stephen Michael Webb ,  John Ellison

IPC: G01J4/00

CPC classification number: H04B10/2569 ,  G02B6/2713 ,  G02B6/2766 ,  G02F1/0136 ,  G02F2201/02 ,  G02F2201/58 ,  G02F2203/06

Abstract: A feedforward controller for controlling the polarization state of an optical signal. The feedforward controller includes an optical input for receiving an optical input signal having an input polarization state, an optical output for transmitting an optical output signal having an output polarization state, a polarization controller coupled to the optical input and the optical output, and a transfer function determiner for determining a characteristic polarization transfer function of the feedforward controller from the input and output polarization states. The polarization controller is adapted to modify the polarization state of light passing therethrough in dependence on the characteristic polarization transfer function of the feedforward controller.

Abstract translation: 一种用于控制光信号的偏振状态的前馈控制器。 前馈控制器包括用于接收具有输入偏振状态的光输入信号的光输入端，用于发送具有输出偏振状态的光输出信号的光输出，耦合到光输入和光输出的偏振控制器 功能确定器，用于从输入和输出偏振状态确定前馈控制器的特征极化传递函数。 偏振控制器适于根据前馈控制器的特征极化传递函数来修改通过其中的光的偏振状态。

公开(公告)号：US20100238374A1

公开(公告)日：2010-09-23

申请号：US12717395

申请日：2010-03-04

Applicant: Norihiro Ohse

Inventor： Norihiro Ohse

IPC: G02F1/1335 ,  G02B6/00 ,  H01S3/00 ,  G02F1/13357

CPC classification number: G02F1/133604 ,  G02B6/0028 ,  G02F2001/133614 ,  G02F2201/02

Abstract: A fiber lamp allowed to reduce an influence of heat, a backlight and a liquid crystal display both using the fiber lamp are provided. A fiber lamp includes: a side-emitting fiber including a core layer guiding light and a cladding layer arranged around the core layer, the cladding layer allowing light to be extracted from a surface of the cladding layer; a light source arranged on one or both of a pair of end surfaces of the side-emitting fiber and emitting single-color light; and a phosphor layer arranged on the surface of the cladding layer and including a red phosphor and a green phosphor.

Abstract translation: 提供了允许减少热影响的光纤灯，使用光纤灯的背光源和液晶显示器。 一种光纤灯包括：包括引导光的芯层和围绕芯层布置的包覆层的侧发光纤，所述包层允许从所述包层的表面提取光; 光源，其设置在所述侧面发射光纤的一对端面的一个或两个上，并发射单色光; 以及荧光体层，配置在包层的表面，并具有红色荧光体和绿色荧光体。

公开(公告)号：US07693377B2

公开(公告)日：2010-04-06

申请号：US12203796

申请日：2008-09-03

Applicant: Masanori Takahashi ,  Jiro Hiroishi ,  Masateru Tadakuma ,  Takeshi Yagi

Inventor： Masanori Takahashi ,  Jiro Hiroishi ,  Masateru Tadakuma ,  Takeshi Yagi

IPC: G02B6/02 ,  G02B6/38 ,  G02B6/36 ,  G02B6/44 ,  G02B6/00

CPC classification number: G02B6/022 ,  G02B6/14 ,  G02B6/3502 ,  G02B6/3552 ,  G02B6/3594 ,  G02B6/4457 ,  G02F1/0134 ,  G02F1/3536 ,  G02F1/365 ,  G02F2001/3505 ,  G02F2201/02

Abstract: An optical fiber module includes an optical fiber that transmits a light and a holding unit that holds the optical fiber in a state in which the optical fiber is stretched in its longitudinal direction to change optical characteristics of the optical fiber.

Abstract translation: 光纤模块包括在光纤沿其纵向方向拉伸的状态下传输光的光纤和保持光纤的保持单元以改变光纤的光学特性。

公开(公告)号：US07655942B2

公开(公告)日：2010-02-02

申请号：US11081777

申请日：2005-03-16

Applicant: Wil McCarthy ,  Gary E Snyder

Inventor： Wil McCarthy ,  Gary E Snyder

IPC: H01L29/08

CPC classification number: G02B6/0239 ,  B82Y20/00 ,  B82Y30/00 ,  G02B6/0229 ,  G02F1/01708 ,  G02F2001/01791 ,  G02F2201/02 ,  Y10S438/962 ,  Y10S977/774 ,  Y10S977/902

Abstract: A programmable dopant fiber includes a plurality of quantum structures formed on a fiber-shaped substrate, wherein the substrate includes one or more energy-carrying control paths, which pass energy to quantum structures. Quantum structures may include quantum dot particles on the surface of the fiber or electrodes on top of barrier layers and a transport layer, which form quantum dot devices. The energy passing through the control paths drives charge carriers into the quantum dots, leading to the formation of “artificial atoms” with real-time, tunable properties. These artificial atoms then serve as programmable dopants, which alter the behavior of surrounding materials. The fiber can be used as a programmable dopant inside bulk materials, as a building block for new materials with unique properties, or as a substitute for quantum dots or quantum wires in certain applications.

Abstract translation: 可编程掺杂剂光纤包括形成在纤维状基底上的多个量子结构，其中该衬底包括将能量传递给量子结构的一个或多个载能控制路径。 量子结构可以包括光纤表面上的量子点粒子或阻挡层顶部的电极和形成量子点器件的传输层。 通过控制路径的能量将电荷载流子驱动到量子点中，导致形成具有实时，可调谐性质的“人造原子”。 这些人造原子然后用作可编程掺杂剂，其改变了周围材料的行为。 纤维可以用作散装材料中的可编程掺杂剂，作为具有独特性质的新材料的构建块，或者在某些应用中作为量子点或量子线的替代物。

公开(公告)号：US07315671B2

公开(公告)日：2008-01-01

申请号：US10545128

申请日：2004-01-20

Applicant: Hubertina Petronella Maria Huck ,  Rifat Ata Mustafa Hikmet

Inventor： Hubertina Petronella Maria Huck ,  Rifat Ata Mustafa Hikmet

IPC: G02B6/02 ,  G02B6/10

CPC classification number: G02B6/0056 ,  G02B5/3008 ,  G02F1/133615 ,  G02F1/13362 ,  G02F1/13363 ,  G02F2201/02 ,  G02F2202/022

Abstract: An illumination system (8) comprises an optical waveguide (18) which is made from optically transparent components and has four end faces (10, 10′). A light source (12) whose light is coupled into the optical waveguide (18) via one of the end faces (10), is situated opposite this end face (10). The optical waveguide (18) has a light guide (30). A number of fibers (34) are attached to a surface (32) of the light guide (30). The fibers (34) have birefringent properties. A preferred method of providing the birefringent properties is to stretch fibers (34) of a suitable polymer plastic material in their longitudinal direction. The light from the light source (12) will be polarized by the fibers (34) and polarized light will be outcoupled from the optical waveguide (18) via an exit surface (16). The illumination system (8) may be used for front or back lightning of LCD panels for e.g. mobile phones, PDA's, etc.

Abstract translation: 照明系统（8）包括由光学透明部件制成并具有四个端面（10,10'）的光波导（18）。 其光通过端面（10）之一耦合到光波导（18）中的光源（12）位于与该端面（10）相对的位置。 光波导（18）具有光导（30）。 许多纤维（34）附接到光导（30）的表面（32）。 纤维（34）具有双折射性质。 提供双折射性质的优选方法是在其纵向方向上拉伸合适的聚合物塑料材料的纤维（34）。 来自光源（12）的光将被光纤34极化，并且偏振光将经由出射表面（16）从光波导（18）外耦合。 照明系统（8）可以用于例如LCD面板的前部或后部闪电。 手机，PDA等

公开(公告)号：US20070237476A1

公开(公告)日：2007-10-11

申请号：US11551503

申请日：2006-10-20

Applicant: Tracer Jamison ,  Douglas Keller ,  Philipp Kornreich ,  James Flattery

Inventor： Tracer Jamison ,  Douglas Keller ,  Philipp Kornreich ,  James Flattery

IPC: G02B6/02

CPC classification number: G01L1/242 ,  G01D5/3538 ,  G01M11/088 ,  G02B6/03622 ,  G02F1/0134 ,  G02F1/035 ,  G02F2201/02 ,  G02F2202/20

Abstract: An optical fiber sensor having a central core, a cladding layer disposed about the central core, and a thin film of lithium niobate positioned between the core and the cladding layer. Each of the cladding layer and the central core are made from glass materials having different indices of refraction. The refractive index of the lithium niobate film changes when stress is applied to the optical fiber sensor. Accordingly, stress may be detected and measured by detecting and measuring the modulation of light passing through the optical fiber sensor while the stress is occurring.

Abstract translation: 一种光纤传感器，其具有中心芯，围绕中心芯设置的包层，以及位于芯和包覆层之间的铌酸锂薄膜。 每个包层和中心芯由具有不同折射率的玻璃材料制成。 当对光纤传感器施加应力时，铌酸锂薄膜的折射率发生变化。 因此，可以通过在发生应力的同时检测和测量通过光纤传感器的光的调制来检测和测量应力。

公开(公告)号：US07276432B2

公开(公告)日：2007-10-02

申请号：US11081778

申请日：2005-03-16

Applicant: Wil McCarthy ,  Gary E Snyder

Inventor： Wil McCarthy ,  Gary E Snyder

IPC: H01L21/04

CPC classification number: G02B6/0239 ,  B82Y20/00 ,  B82Y30/00 ,  G02B6/0229 ,  G02F1/01708 ,  G02F2001/01791 ,  G02F2201/02 ,  Y10S438/962 ,  Y10S977/774 ,  Y10S977/902

Abstract: A programmable dopant fiber includes a plurality of quantum structures formed on a fiber-shaped substrate, wherein the substrate includes one or more energy-carrying control paths, which pass energy to quantum structures. Quantum structures may include quantum dot particles on the surface of the fiber or electrodes on top of barrier layers and a transport layer, which form quantum dot devices. The energy passing through the control paths drives charge carriers into the quantum dots, leading to the formation of “artificial atoms” with real-time, tunable properties. These artificial atoms then serve as programmable dopants, which alter the behavior of surrounding materials. The fiber can be used as a programmable dopant inside bulk materials, as a building block for new materials with unique properties, or as a substitute for quantum dots or quantum wires in certain applications.

Abstract translation: 可编程掺杂剂光纤包括形成在纤维状基底上的多个量子结构，其中该衬底包括将能量传递给量子结构的一个或多个载能控制路径。 量子结构可以包括光纤表面上的量子点粒子或阻挡层顶部的电极和形成量子点器件的传输层。 通过控制路径的能量将电荷载流子驱动到量子点中，导致形成具有实时，可调谐性质的“人造原子”。 这些人造原子然后用作可编程掺杂剂，其改变了周围材料的行为。 纤维可以用作散装材料中的可编程掺杂剂，作为具有独特性质的新材料的构建块，或者在某些应用中作为量子点或量子线的替代物。

公开(公告)号：US20060139727A1

公开(公告)日：2006-06-29

申请号：US11073316

申请日：2005-03-04

Applicant: Rachid Gafsi ,  James Hollis ,  Daniel Nolan ,  George Wildeman

Inventor： Rachid Gafsi ,  James Hollis ,  Daniel Nolan ,  George Wildeman

IPC: G02F1/09

CPC classification number: G02B6/2746 ,  G02B6/32 ,  G02B6/4208 ,  G02F1/093 ,  G02F2201/02 ,  G02F2203/07

Abstract: A polarization dependent isolator includes a Faraday element, a linear polarizer positioned at a first end of the Faraday element to polarize light entering the first end of the Faraday element, and a single polarization fiber positioned at a second end of the Faraday element to receive light emerging from the second end of the Faraday element. A laser module includes a semiconductor laser diode, a Faraday element positioned adjacent the semiconductor laser diode, a linear polarizer positioned at a first end of the Faraday element nearest to the semiconductor laser diode to polarizer light passing from the laser diode to the first end of the Faraday element, and a single polarization fiber positioned at a second end of the Faraday element furthest from the semiconductor laser diode to receive light emerging from the second end of the Faraday element, wherein the single polarization fiber also serves as coupling output fiber for the laser module.

Abstract translation: 偏振相关隔离器包括法拉第元件，位于法拉第元件的第一端的线性偏振器，以偏振进入法拉第元件的第一端的光，以及位于法拉第元件的第二端以接收光的单一偏振光纤 从法拉第元素的第二端出现。 激光器模块包括半导体激光二极管，位于半导体激光二极管附近的法拉第元件，位于法拉第元件的最靠近半导体激光二极管的第一端处的线性偏振器，偏振器从激光二极管到第一端 法拉第元件和位于远离半导体激光二极管的法拉第元件的第二端的单一偏振光纤，以接收从法拉第元件的第二端出射的光，其中单偏振光纤还用作耦合输出光纤，用于 激光模块。