17956757. PILLAR STRUCTURES ON AN OPTICAL WAVEGUIDE simplified abstract (Intel Corporation)
Contents
- 1 PILLAR STRUCTURES ON AN OPTICAL WAVEGUIDE
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 PILLAR STRUCTURES ON AN OPTICAL WAVEGUIDE - 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
PILLAR STRUCTURES ON AN OPTICAL WAVEGUIDE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Brandon C. Marin of Gilbert AZ (US)
Jeremy D. Ecton of Gilbert AZ (US)
Suddhasattwa Nad of Chandler AZ (US)
Srinivas V. Pietambaram of Chandler AZ (US)
PILLAR STRUCTURES ON AN OPTICAL WAVEGUIDE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17956757 titled 'PILLAR STRUCTURES ON AN OPTICAL WAVEGUIDE
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes an optical waveguide with pillar structures that enhance alignment tolerance and focus light onto the waveguide using a Plasmon effect.
- The optical waveguide includes pillar structures in the optical path between the waveguide and a PIC.
- The pillar structures form an evanescent coupling structure to increase alignment tolerance.
- Each pillar structure end has a mass of material for Plasmon effect to focus light onto the waveguide.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in:
- Telecommunications
- Data centers
- Optical networking
Problems Solved
This innovation addresses:
- Alignment issues between PICs and optical waveguides
- Efficient light transmission and focusing
- Enhancing performance of optical systems
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include:
- Improved alignment tolerance
- Enhanced light focusing capabilities
- Increased efficiency in optical systems
Potential Commercial Applications
A potential commercial application for this technology could be:
- High-speed data transmission systems
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art for this technology could be:
- Evanescent coupling structures in optical waveguides
What are the manufacturing requirements for implementing this technology?
Manufacturing requirements for implementing this technology may include the precise fabrication of pillar structures with the desired material masses at their ends. Additionally, the integration of these structures into optical waveguides and PICs would require careful alignment and assembly processes.
How does this technology compare to existing methods for enhancing light transmission in optical systems?
This technology offers improved alignment tolerance and light focusing capabilities compared to traditional methods. By utilizing Plasmon effects and evanescent coupling structures, this innovation provides a more efficient and effective solution for enhancing light transmission in optical systems.
Original Abstract Submitted
Embodiments herein relate to systems, apparatuses, techniques for an optical waveguide that includes a plurality of pillar structures that are in an optical path between the optical waveguide and a PIC. In embodiments, the plurality of pillar structures form an evanescent coupling structure that increases the alignment tolerance between the PIC and the optical waveguide. In embodiments, an end of each of the plurality of pillar structures may include a mass of material, such as gold, silver, or copper, that light from the PIC interacts with in a Plasmon effect to focus the light on to the optical waveguide. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.
