Patent ID: 6763154
Filing Date: 2004-07-13
Classification: G02B,G02F

Abstract:
An integrated MEMS/waveguide structure-comprising:a waveguide having a waveguiding region for guiding an optical signal therethrough; a substrate for supporting said waveguide; and means for inducing stress on the waveguide for one of shifting a phase and modifying a polarization state of the optical signal, wherein the means for inducing stress are for one of providing torsional stress to induce a phase shift or change of polarization state and beam deflection stress to induce a change of polarization state of the optical signal, wherein the means for inducing stress are electrostatically actuated MEMS means, wherein the MEMS means are for changing a refractive index of said waveguide, and further comprising an optical waveguide device influenced by the refractive index of said waveguide for providing an integrated micro-opto-mechanical system and, a well below the MEMS means.