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An LC circuit consists of an inductor and a capacitor, either in series or parallel. Consider a charged capacitor connected with an inductor in series. Before the switch is closed, all the energy of the circuit is stored in the electric field of the capacitor. When the switch is closed, the capacitor begins to discharge, producing a current in the circuit. The current, in turn, creates a magnetic field in the inductor. Because of the induced emf in the inductor, the current cannot change...

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Optical circuitry for free-space interconnections.

F B McCormick, M E Prise

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    This study introduces a novel method for flexible optical interconnections in free space using space-variant mirrors and polarization beam splitters. The technique achieves lossless implementation without compromising optical performance, enabling advanced photonic applications.

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    Area of Science:

    • Photonics
    • Optical Engineering
    • Free-space Optics

    Background:

    • Implementing complex optical interconnections often faces challenges with space-bandwidth product and power efficiency.
    • Existing methods may struggle with arbitrary spatial variations or require significant power.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe a novel technique for lossless, arbitrarily space-variant optical interconnections in free space.
    • To maintain the optical space-bandwidth product and power efficiency during interconnection.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilizes space-variant mirrors and polarization beam splitters to manipulate optical signals.
    • Separates and combines sets of device output spots for distinct interconnection operations.
    • Employs inexpensive and easily fabricated components.

    Main Results:

    • Demonstrates a method for achieving arbitrary space-variant optical interconnections.
    • Maintains lossless operation and preserves the optical space-bandwidth product.
    • Presents example applications including Banyan interconnections and laser array combination.

    Conclusions:

    • The described technique offers a versatile and efficient solution for free-space optical interconnections.
    • The use of readily available components facilitates practical implementation.
    • Further research can explore overcoming current experimental limitations.