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Title: Separating and combining single-mode and multimode optical beams

Abstract

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.

Inventors:
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Issue Date:
Research Org.:
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Org.:
USDOE
OSTI Identifier:
1107891
Patent Number(s):
8582936
Application Number:
13/071,382
Assignee:
Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC (Livermore, CA)
Patent Classifications (CPCs):
G - PHYSICS G02 - OPTICS G02B - OPTICAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS, OR APPARATUS
DOE Contract Number:  
AC52-07NA27344
Resource Type:
Patent
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
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Citation Formats

Ruggiero, Anthony J, Masquelier, Donald A, Cooke, Jeffery B, and Kallman, Jeffery S. Separating and combining single-mode and multimode optical beams. United States: N. p., 2013. Web.
Ruggiero, Anthony J, Masquelier, Donald A, Cooke, Jeffery B, & Kallman, Jeffery S. Separating and combining single-mode and multimode optical beams. United States.
Ruggiero, Anthony J, Masquelier, Donald A, Cooke, Jeffery B, and Kallman, Jeffery S. Tue . "Separating and combining single-mode and multimode optical beams". United States. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1107891.
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