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Optical transistor with sub-wavelength aperture

  • US 20060078249A1
  • Filed: 10/12/2004
  • Published: 04/13/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/12/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An optical switch comprising:

  • a conductor;

    one or more sub-wavelength apertures; and

    means to dynamically alter an electromagnetic environment in proximity to a surface of said conductor;

    wherein upon alteration of said electromagnetic environment in proximity to said surface of said conductor, periodic perturbations are formed in proximity to said surface of said conductor.

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