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"OPTICAL SWITCH CONTROLLED BY SELECTIVE ACTIVATION AND DEACTIVATION OF AN OPTICAL SOURCE"

  • US 20030210848A1
  • Filed: 09/27/2001
  • Published: 11/13/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/27/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A switching element comprising:

  • an optical source for emitting optical radiation; and

    a first optical waveguide and a second optical waveguide having ends that intersect at a gap, said gap being positioned such that optical coupling between said first and second waveguides is determined by a presence of a fluid within said gap, said fluid being selectively manipulated within said gap in response to heating induced by said optical radiation.

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