DE60221947D1 - Monolithische rekonfigurierbare optischer Muliplexsysteme und Verfahren - Google Patents

Monolithische rekonfigurierbare optischer Muliplexsysteme und Verfahren

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DE60221947D1
DE60221947D1 DE60221947T DE60221947T DE60221947D1 DE 60221947 D1 DE60221947 D1 DE 60221947D1 DE 60221947 T DE60221947 T DE 60221947T DE 60221947 T DE60221947 T DE 60221947T DE 60221947 D1 DE60221947 D1 DE 60221947D1
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Joel A Kubby
Pinyen Lin
Jingkuang Chen
Yi Su
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  • Computer Networks & Wireless Communication (AREA)
  • Optical Integrated Circuits (AREA)
  • Mechanical Light Control Or Optical Switches (AREA)
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