17946656. SHARP ADIABATIC BENDS IN LOW-CONFINEMENT STRUCTURES simplified abstract (Cisco Technology, Inc.)
Contents
- 1 SHARP ADIABATIC BENDS IN LOW-CONFINEMENT STRUCTURES
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 SHARP ADIABATIC BENDS IN LOW-CONFINEMENT STRUCTURES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
SHARP ADIABATIC BENDS IN LOW-CONFINEMENT STRUCTURES
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Tymon Barwicz of Holmdel NJ (US)
SHARP ADIABATIC BENDS IN LOW-CONFINEMENT STRUCTURES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17946656 titled 'SHARP ADIABATIC BENDS IN LOW-CONFINEMENT STRUCTURES
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a photonic device with a curved waveguide and a curved elongate structure with a ridge and trench, designed to guide light efficiently.
- The photonic device includes a curved waveguide with multiple layers.
- A curved elongate structure with an upper, inner, and outer surface, a ridge, and a trench.
- The ridge extends from the upper surface with a first and second side.
- The trench is defined by the layers and the first side of the ridge.
- The structure has a first and second elongate section, with a first shape along the first section defined by the first side and a step above the bottom of the trench.
Potential Applications
The technology could be used in:
- Optical communication systems
- Photonic integrated circuits
- Optical sensors
Problems Solved
- Efficient light guiding in curved waveguides
- Enhanced optical signal transmission
- Improved performance of photonic devices
Benefits
- Higher optical signal fidelity
- Reduced signal loss
- Compact and versatile design
Potential Commercial Applications
Optimized for:
- Telecommunications industry
- Data centers
- Biomedical imaging devices
Possible Prior Art
There may be prior art related to:
- Curved waveguides in photonic devices
- Ridge and trench structures for light guiding
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology compare to traditional straight waveguides in terms of signal loss and efficiency?
The patent application does not provide a direct comparison between the curved waveguide with the ridge and trench structure and traditional straight waveguides. Further research or testing would be needed to determine the performance differences in terms of signal loss and efficiency.
Are there any specific manufacturing processes required for creating the curved waveguide with the ridge and trench structure?
The patent application does not detail the specific manufacturing processes needed to create the curved waveguide with the ridge and trench structure. Understanding the manufacturing requirements could be crucial for scalability and cost-effectiveness of the technology.
Original Abstract Submitted
In part, the disclosure relates to a photonic device that may include a curved waveguide that includes a plurality of layers; a curved elongate structure defining an upper surface, an inner elongate surface, and an outer elongate surface, the curved elongate structure comprising a first end, and a second end; and a ridge extending from the upper surface, the ridge having a first side and a second side; and a trench defined by one or more of the plurality of layers and the first side; the curved elongate structure defines a first elongate section and a second elongate section, wherein a first cross-section of the ridge has a first shape that substantially extends along the first elongate section of the structure, the first shape is defined by the first side and a step extending from the first side and above the bottom of the trench.
