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Polyhedral integrated and free space optical interconnection

Patent ·
OSTI ID:871315
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  1. 913 McDuffie Cir., NE., Albuquerque, NM 87110

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.

Research Organization:
SANDIA CORP
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-94AL85000
Assignee:
Erteza, Ireena A. (913 McDuffie Cir., NE., Albuquerque, NM 87110)
Patent Number(s):
US 5706114
OSTI ID:
871315
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English