Planar Lightwave Circuit (IMAGE)

University of California - Davis

Planar Lightwave Circuit

Caption

The faint tree-like structures visible on the right side are optical waveguides that bring the light into and out of the optical circuit. The pattern of gratings filters the light signal. The gold traces on the left side supply electrical current to power the device.

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Ryan Scott, UC Davis

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