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G02F 1/29 (2006.01) H04Q 11/00 (2006.01)

Patent

CA 2348678

An optical wavelength muter utilizes a dispersive medium (e.g., a diffraction grating) and reflective surfaces. The dispersive medium separates an input optical signal (light beam) into a plurality of components, for example by wavelengths. The reflective surfaces convert the components into separate output beams traveling in the desired directions. The number and the direction of the output beams can be controlled by manipulating the angle of incidence at which the components strike the reflective surfaces. A micro-mirror array modulator serves as the reflective surfaces. Each mirror in the micro-mirror array modulator is positioned to direct individual components into a number of output signals. Alternatively, a polarization steering device which includes a polarization modulator and at least one birefringent element in addition to reflective surfaces is utilized. A Wollaston prism with a reflective surface may also be used.

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