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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 30, 2010
Filed:
Feb. 05, 2009
Shigemi Ohtsu, Kanagawa, JP;
Akira Fujii, Kanagawa, JP;
Kazutoshi Yatsuda, Kanagawa, JP;
Masahiro Igusa, Kanagawa, JP;
Toshihiko Suzuki, Kanagawa, JP;
Keishi Shimizu, Kanagawa, JP;
Shigemi Ohtsu, Kanagawa, JP;
Akira Fujii, Kanagawa, JP;
Kazutoshi Yatsuda, Kanagawa, JP;
Masahiro Igusa, Kanagawa, JP;
Toshihiko Suzuki, Kanagawa, JP;
Keishi Shimizu, Kanagawa, JP;
Fuji Xerox Co., Ltd., Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
An optical waveguide includes: an optical waveguide core through which light propagates, at least one end portion of the optical waveguide core in a longitudinal direction thereof having an inclined surface; a reflective layer provided on the inclined surface and formed by a metal layer of silver or a silver alloy; a protective layer disposed to cover the reflective layer; and a cladding portion enclosing the optical waveguide core and having a lower refractive index than that of the optical waveguide core.