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Polyhedral integrated and free space optical interconnection

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OSTI ID:563690
An optical communication system uses holographic optical elements to provide guided wave and non-guided communication, resulting in high bandwidth, high connectivity optical communications. Holograms within holographic optical elements route optical signals between elements and between nodes connected to elements. Angular and wavelength multiplexing allow the elements to provide high connectivity. The combination of guided and non-guided communication allows compact polyhedral system geometries. Guided wave communications provided by multiplexed substrate-mode holographic optical elements eases system alignment. 7 figs.
Research Organization:
Sandia Corporation
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-94AL85000
Assignee:
SNL; PA: EDB-98:016771; SN: 98001896276; SCA: 990300
Patent Number(s):
US 5,706,114/A/
Application Number:
PAN: 8-538,683
OSTI ID:
563690
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English