Separating and combining single-mode and multimode optical beams
Patent
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OSTI ID:1107891
Techniques for combining initially separate single mode and multimode optical beams into a single "Dual Mode" fiber optic have been developed. Bi-directional propagation of two beams that are differentiated only by their mode profiles (i.e., wavefront conditions) is provided. The beams can be different wavelengths and or contain different modulation information but still share a common aperture. This method allows the use of conventional micro optics and hybrid photonic packaging techniques to produce small rugged packages suitable for use in industrial or military environments.
- Research Organization:
- LLNL (Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States))
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC52-07NA27344
- Assignee:
- Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC (Livermore, CA)
- Patent Number(s):
- 8,582,936
- Application Number:
- 13/071,382
- OSTI ID:
- 1107891
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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