Embedded high-contrast distributed grating structures
Patent Number: | 6,365,428 |
Issued: | 4/2/2002 |
Official Filing: | View the Complete Patent |
Abstract: | A new class of fabrication methods for embedded distributed grating structures is claimed, together with optical devices which include such structures. These new methods are the only known approach to making defect-free high-dielectric contrast grating structures, which are smaller and more efficient than are conventional grating structures. |
Filed: | 6/15/2000 |
Application Number: | 9/596,028 |
Government Interests: | STATEMENT OF GOVERNMENT INTEREST This invention was made with Government support under Contract No. DE-NA0003525 awarded by the United States Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration. The Government has certain rights in the invention. |