Terahertz waveguide switches

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United States of America

PATENT NO 12113259
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17845762

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Low-loss terahertz switches with nanometer resolution positioning and feedback are disclosed. In one embodiment, the switch uses a U-bend waveguide surrounded by an electromagnetic band gap and is implemented in a fully metal-machined fashion in combination with a piezo-electric motor and an optical linear encoder. In another embodiment, the switch comprises a MEMS device.

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CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY1200 EAST CALIFORNIA BLVD PASADENA CA 91125

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Chattopadhyay, Goutam Pasadena, US 30 773
Lin, Robert H Chino, US 7 18
Rahiminejad, Sofia Pasadena, US 6 34
Van, Berkel Sven L Pasadena, US 3 0

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