TW521163B - Integrated planar optical waveguide and shutter - Google Patents

Integrated planar optical waveguide and shutter Download PDF

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TW521163B
TW521163B TW089124834A TW89124834A TW521163B TW 521163 B TW521163 B TW 521163B TW 089124834 A TW089124834 A TW 089124834A TW 89124834 A TW89124834 A TW 89124834A TW 521163 B TW521163 B TW 521163B
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Kadhair Al-Hemyari
Roydn D Jones
Jose Luis Jimenez
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L3 Optics Inc
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    • G02B6/3564—Mechanical details of the actuation mechanism associated with the moving element or mounting mechanism details
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    • G02B6/3564—Mechanical details of the actuation mechanism associated with the moving element or mounting mechanism details
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    • G02B6/3564—Mechanical details of the actuation mechanism associated with the moving element or mounting mechanism details
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