Optical components exhibiting enhanced functionality and method of making same
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IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
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국제특허분류(IPC7판)
G02F-001/00
G02B-006/26
H01L-021/44
출원번호
US-0463883
(2003-06-17)
발명자
/ 주소
Wang, Jian
Kostal, Hubert
출원인 / 주소
NanoOpto Corporation
대리인 / 주소
Reed Smith LLP
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The present invention is directed to a method for enhancing functionality for photonic devices each including at least one operable surface. This method includes stacking the photonic devices such that each of the operable surfaces are aligned to form a composite surface, applying a film adapted to
The present invention is directed to a method for enhancing functionality for photonic devices each including at least one operable surface. This method includes stacking the photonic devices such that each of the operable surfaces are aligned to form a composite surface, applying a film adapted to receive a replication to the composite surface and replicating a pattern of nanostructures in the applied film. Substantially, each of the operable surfaces is replicated with a sufficient portion of the replicated pattern of nanostructures to enhance operation of the devices by performing a given function associated with the nanostructures.
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1. A method for enhancing functionality of photonic devices each including at least one operable surface, said method comprising:stacking said photonic devices such that each of said operable surfaces are aligned to form a composite surface; applying a film adapted to receive a replication to said c
1. A method for enhancing functionality of photonic devices each including at least one operable surface, said method comprising:stacking said photonic devices such that each of said operable surfaces are aligned to form a composite surface; applying a film adapted to receive a replication to said composite surface; and, replicating a pattern of nanostructures in said applied film, wherein substantially each of said operable surfaces is replicated with a sufficient portion of said replicated pattern of nanostructures to enhance operation of said devices by performing a given function associated with said nanostructures. 2. The method of claim 1, further comprisingproviding a mold including a plurality of features being indicative of said pattern of nanostructures; and, aligning said composite surface with said mold. 3. The method of claim 2, further comprising applying said aligned mold to said composite surface.4. The method of claim 1, wherein applying said film comprises deposition of said thin film.5. The method of claim 4, wherein the deposition deposits a thermoplastic layer.6. The method of claim 4, wherein the deposition deposits a ultraviolet curable polymer.7. The method of claim 1, wherein applying said film comprises spinning on the film.8. The method of claim 7, wherein said spinning on the film comprises spinning at least one of polymethylmethacrylate, thermoplastics and photoresist.9. The method of claim 7, wherein said spinning on the film comprises spinning an ultraviolet curable polymer.10. The method of claim 1, wherein said at least one operable surface comprises at least a facet.11. The method of claim 1, wherein said at least one operable surface comprises at least an interface.12. The method of claim 1, further comprising forming at least one of said photonic devices.13. The method of claim 12, wherein said forming comprises at least one of etching, epitaxial growth, holographic lithography, and photolithography.14. The method of claim 1, wherein said stacking comprises stacking a bar of said photonic devices.15. A nanostructure formed on a surface of a photonic device replicated by a process comprising:stacking said photonic devices such that each of said operable surfaces are aligned to form a composite surface; applying a film adapted to receive a replication to said composite surface; and, replicating a pattern of nanostructures in said applied film; wherein substantially each of said operable surfaces are replicated with a sufficient portion of said replicated pattern of nanostructures to enhance operation of said devices by performing a given function associated with said nanostructures. 16. The product of claim 15, wherein said structure provides polarization management.17. The product of claim 15, wherein said structure provides wavelength management.18. The product of claim 15, wherein said photonic device comprises at least one type III-V semiconductor compound active photonic device.19. The product of claim 15, wherein said photonic device comprises at least one type III-V semiconductor compound passive photonic device.20. A method for providing enhanced functionality for a photonic device including at least one operable surface, said method comprising:stacking said photonic device with other devices thereby creating a composite surface; applying a film adapted to receive a replication to said composite surface; and, replicating a pattern of nanostructures in said applied film; wherein substantially said surface of said photonic device is replicated with a sufficient portion of said replicated pattern of nanostructures to enhance operation of said device by performing a given function associated with said nanostructures. 21. The method of claim 20, wherein said at least one operable surface comprises at least a facet.22. The method of claim 20, wherein said at least one operable surface comprises at least an interface.23. The method of claim 20, further comprising forming said photonic device.24. The method of claim 23, wherein said forming comprises at least one of etching, epitaxial growth, holographic lithography, and photolithography.25. The method of claim 20, wherein said photonic device comprises at least one type III-V semiconductor compound active photonic device.26. The method of claim 20, wherein said photonic device comprises at least one type III-V semiconductor compound passive photonic device.27. The method of claim 20, wherein said stacking comprises stacking said phonic device as a portion of a bar of said photonic devices.28. The method of claim 20, further comprising unstacking said stacked photonic device.29. An optoelectronic device exhibiting enhanced functionality suitable for use with a transmission having at least one wavelength, said device comprising:a surface adapted to function with said transmission; and, a plurality of nanostructures formed in said surface, wherein said nanostructures are adapted to provide enhanced functionality to said surface and said surface includes at least one garnet material. 30. An optoelectronic device exhibiting enhanced functionality suitable for use with a transmission having at least one wavelength, said device comprising:a surface adapted to function with said transmission; and, a plurality of nanostructures formed in said surface, wherein said nanostructures are adapted to provide enhanced functionality to said surface said surface comprises an interface. 31. An optoelectronic device exhibiting enhanced functionality suitable for use with a transmission having at least one wavelength, said device comprising:an operable surface adapted to function with said transmission; and, a plurality of nanostructures formed in said operable surface, wherein said nanostructures are adapted to provide enhanced functionality to said operable surface and said device comprises a garnet magnetic rotator. 32. An optoelectronic device exhibiting enhanced functionality suitable for use with a transmission having at least one wavelength, said device comprising:an operable surface adapted to function with said transmission; and, a plurality of nanostructures formed in said operable surface, wherein said nanostructures are adapted to provide enhanced functionality to said operable surface and said device is active. 33. An optoelectronic device exhibiting enhanced functionality suitable for use with a transmission having at least one wavelength, said device comprising:a surface adapted to function with said transmission; and, a plurality of nanostructures formed in said surface, wherein said nanostructures are adapted to provide enhanced functionality to said surface and said enhanced functionality includes polarization management. 34. A method for providing enhanced functionality for photonic devices each including at least one operable surface, said method comprising:stacking said photonic devices such that each of said operable surfaces are aligned to form a composite surface; applying a film adapted to receive a replication to said composite surface; and, replicating a pattern of nanostructures in said applied film, wherein substantially each of said operable surfaces is replicated with a sufficient portion of said replicated pattern of nanostructures to enhance operation of said devices by performing a given function associated with said nanostructures.
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