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Optical systems with thin film polarization rotators and method for fabricating such rotators

CA 1308284 C · Owner: Wolfe, Raymond · Inventors: Wolfe, Raymond

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A method for fabricating a polarization rotator which includes a thin film waveguide exhibiting essentially zero linear birefringence in the absence of an externally applied stress, as well as an optical system incorporating said rotator, is disclosed.

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  • Granted October 6, 1992. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended October 6, 2009.
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FiledOctober 18, 1988
GrantedOctober 6, 1992
Term endedOctober 6, 2009
Patent numberCA 1308284 C
Classification (IPC)G02B27/28 +2 more

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1989199219951998200120042007Application filedOct 18, 1988Patent grantedOct 6, 1992Term endedOct 6, 2009

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