Patent ID: 9201166
Filing Date: 2015-12-01
Classification: B82Y,G02B,G03H

Abstract:
1. An evanescent optical interconnect for coupling an optical signal between adjacent optical pathways, comprising: a first optical pathway including: a first outer layer and a first inner core to allow an optical signal to travel therein; a first tapered region to project the optical signal into evanescent light outside the first outer layer; and a first plurality of optical elements formed into the first outer layer for re-directing evanescent light away from the first optical pathway, wherein the plurality of optical elements each includes a high-contrast dielectric material; and a second optical pathway adjacent the first optical pathway including: a second outer layer and a second inner core; a second plurality of optical elements formed into the second outer layer for capturing the evanescent light from the first optical pathway; and a second tapered region for projecting the captured evanescent light into the second inner core.