Finisar Corporation

James W Horwitz

Jie Qiao

Xuegong Deng

William W Morey

Feng Zhao

Kwei Kwang Chang

A system and method for wavelength division multiplexing and demultiplexing with broadened and flattened passband profiles are disclosed. A spectral modifying element may be used to broaden and flatten the passband profile of associated multiple wavelength optical signals and spectral components. The system preferably includes a light focusing device and a diffraction grating having a direction of dispersion. The spectral modify element primarily transforms or broadens and flattens optical signals in only the direction of dispersion of the associated diffraction grating.

System and method for controlling spectral passband profile

Thermally compensated wavelength division demultiplexers and multiplexers are disclosed. In one aspect, thermally compensated optical systems for use in an optical network are disclosed. The systems include a diffraction grating coupled to a grating mount having a temperature coefficient. The systems further include an optical fiber coupled to a fiber mount having a temperature coefficient and a lens assembly coupled to a lens mount. The lens mount is operable to position the lens assembly between the fiber mount and the grating mount and includes a substantially similar temperature coefficient to the fiber mount.

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Goleta, CA, United States of America

James W Horwitz