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Title: Systems and methods for controlling an operating wavelength

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1214125
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The resonant frequency of an optical micro-resonator may be controlled by "locking" an operating frequency/wavelength of the resonator using CMOS compatible electronic components.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-94AL85000
Assignee:
Sandia Corporation (Albuquerque, NM)
Patent Number(s):
9,127,983
Application Number:
13/871,887
OSTI ID:
1214125
Resource Relation:
Patent File Date: 2013 Apr 26
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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