18547662. OPTICAL WAVEGUIDE simplified abstract (Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation)
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OPTICAL WAVEGUIDE
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Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation
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OPTICAL WAVEGUIDE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18547662 titled 'OPTICAL WAVEGUIDE
The abstract describes an optical waveguide consisting of a cladding layer, a Si layer, a REO layer, and a cap layer. The REO layer is a single-crystal rare earth oxide on the Si layer, with the cap layer on top, made of a material transparent to light and having a stripe shape for guiding light.
- The optical waveguide includes a rare earth oxide (REO) layer, which is a single-crystal material, enhancing the performance of the waveguide.
- The cap layer, made of a light-transparent material, helps guide light efficiently through the waveguide.
- The stripe shape of the cap layer aids in directing light in the desired direction within the waveguide.
Potential Applications: - Optical communication systems - Photonic integrated circuits - Fiber optic networks
Problems Solved: - Improved light guiding efficiency - Enhanced performance of optical waveguides
Benefits: - Increased data transmission speeds - Reduced signal loss in optical systems - Enhanced overall system performance
Commercial Applications: Title: "Advanced Optical Waveguides for High-Speed Data Transmission" This technology can be utilized in telecommunications, data centers, and other high-speed data transmission applications, improving efficiency and reliability.
Prior Art: Research on rare earth oxide materials in optical devices and waveguides.
Frequently Updated Research: Ongoing studies on the integration of rare earth oxides in optical components for improved performance.
Questions about Optical Waveguides:
Question 1: How does the rare earth oxide layer enhance the performance of the optical waveguide? Answer: The rare earth oxide layer provides unique optical properties that improve light guiding efficiency and overall performance of the waveguide.
Question 2: What are the potential challenges in manufacturing optical waveguides with rare earth oxide layers? Answer: Challenges may include precise deposition of the REO layer and ensuring compatibility with other waveguide components.
Original Abstract Submitted
An optical waveguide includes a cladding layer, a Si layer, a REO layer, and a cap layer. The REO layer is made of a single-crystal rare earth oxide, and is formed on the Si layer. The cap layer is formed on the REO layer. The cap layer may be made of a material transparent to light to be guided. The cap layer has a stripe shape extending in a direction in which light is guided.
