This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent and 5 published patent applications. Top assignee: California Institute of Technology. Active years: 2026.
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Years Active: 2026
Title: Zhongwen Zhan and Optical-Fiber Tsunami Detection.
Introduction
Zhongwen Zhan is an inventor associated with Arcadia, California, and the California Institute of Technology. His patent work includes an approach to detecting tsunamis through submarine telecommunication cables.
Latest Patents
Zhan is associated with one patent: “Optical fiber-based tsunami warning system using submarine telecommunication cables.” The invention uses properties of light traveling through optical fibers in submarine cables to detect changes associated with tsunami waves. Microwave frequency modulation and High-Loss Loop Back (HLLB) techniques help measure photoelastic changes, supporting more stable detection of long-period waves.
Career Highlights
Zhan’s patent reflects the application of optical-fiber sensing to tsunami warning. By using existing submarine telecommunication infrastructure, the system offers a way to monitor ocean conditions through changes in the cables’ optical signals.
Collaborations
Zhan’s listed coworker is Valey Kamalov. The invention is associated with the California Institute of Technology.
Conclusion
Zhongwen Zhan’s patent applies optical-fiber sensing to tsunami detection, illustrating how submarine communication cables can also support ocean monitoring and warning systems.
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