Abstract: An LCD device and a method of fabricating the device, in which the method includes preparing an insulating substrate including a gate wiring area and sequentially forming a gate wiring layer including a silver layer and a self-assembled monolayer on the insulating substrate. A mold mask is positioned above the insulating substrate, where the mold mask has a predetermined pattern to expose the gate wiring area. A self-assembled monolayer pattern is formed by printing the predetermined pattern of the mold mask into the self-assembled monolayer and a gate wiring pattern is formed by selectively etching the silver layer using the self-assembled monolayer pattern as an etching mask, where the gate wiring pattern includes a gate pad, a gate electrode and a gate line. The LCD device includes a gate wiring layer including a self-assembled monolayer and a metal layer of silver overlying an insulating substrate.

Abstract: An exemplary liquid crystal display (200) includes a plurality of gate lines (201), data lines (202), common lines (210), first pixel electrodes (204) and second pixel electrodes (214). Each of areas defined by one of the first pixel electrodes and an adjacent one of the second pixel electrodes is a pixel unit (208). Each pixel unit is driven by a first TFT (203) and a second TFT (213). The first thin film transistor and the second thin film transistor in each pixel unit are connected to a same one of the gate lines and a same one of the data lines, and to the first pixel electrode and the second pixel electrode respectively. A channel width/length ratio of the first thin film transistor is different from a channel width/length ratio of the second thin film transistor.

Abstract: An optical apparatus comprises a set of diffractive elements on a substrate. They are arranged: (i) to receive an input signal propagating from an input port as a diffraction-guided optical beam, (ii) to diffract a portion of the received input signal as an output signal, (iii) to route the output signal to propagate to an output port as a diffraction-guided optical beam, and (iv) to exhibit a positional variation in diffractive amplitude, optical separation, or spatial phase over some portion of the set. The arrangement of the diffractive elements corresponds to an interference pattern derived from computed interference at a surface of the substrate between a simulated design input and output optical signals. Each diffractive element comprises at least one trench segment positioned along a path defined by a constant-phase contour of the interference pattern. Each trench segment is substantially rectangular or trapezoidal in transverse cross section.

Abstract: A wall-mount distribution arrangement including a termination arrangement, a splicing arrangement, and a splitter arrangement. Each of the termination, splicing, and splitter arrangements being located within an interior of a wall-mount enclosure of the distribution arrangement. The arrangement further including a pivoting panel located within the interior of the wall-mount enclosure. The termination arrangement being mounted to a first side of the panel, one of the other of the splicing arrangement and the splitter arrangement being mounted to a second side of the panel.

Abstract: Provided is a planar lighting device having a thin shape and capable of emitting uniform illumination light with less brightness unevenness. The planar lighting device includes a first and a second light sources arranged at a given distance apart from each other and a light guide plate arranged between the first and second light sources. The light guide plate includes a light exit plane, a first light entrance plane facing the first light source and containing one side of the light exit plane, and a second light entrance plane facing the second light source and containing the opposite side to the one side, and has a shape growing thicker from the first and second light entrance planes toward the center. The light guide plate contains scattering particles for scattering light entering through the first and second light entrance planes and propagating inside by a ratio satisfying 1.1??·Np·LG·KC?8.2.

Abstract: An anti-resonant reflecting optical waveguide structure for reducing optical crosstalk in an image sensor and method of forming the same. The method includes forming a trench within a plurality of material layers and over a photo-conversion device. The trench is vertically aligned with the photo-conversion device and is filled with materials of varying refractive indices to form an anti-resonant reflecting optical waveguide structure. The anti-resonant reflecting optical waveguide structure has a core and at least two cladding structures. The cladding structure in contact with the core has a refractive index that is higher than the refractive index of the core and the refractive index of the other cladding structure. The cladding structures act as Fabry-Perot cavities for light propagating in the transverse direction, such that light entering the anti-resonant reflecting optical waveguide structure remains confined to the core.

Abstract: A pixel structure is provided. A scan line and a data line are disposed over a substrate. A first, second, and third thin film transistors are electrically connected with the data line and the scan line. The width-to-length ratios of the second and third thin film transistors are the same but larger than that of the first thin film transistor. A first, second and third pixel electrodes are electrically connected with the first, the second and the third thin film transistors, respectively. A first, second and third common lines are disposed below the first, second and third pixel electrodes respectively. The first and second common lines are electrically connected to a first voltage and the third common line is electrically connected to a second voltage.

Abstract: Various aspects of the present invention are directed to optical structures including selectively positioned color centers, methods of fabricating such optical structures, and photonic chips that utilize such optical structures. In one aspect of the present invention, an optical structure includes an optical medium having a number of strain-localization regions. A number of color centers are distributed within the optical medium in a generally selected pattern, with at least a portion of the strain-localization regions including one or more of the color centers. In another aspect of the present invention, a method of positioning color centers in an optical medium is disclosed. In the method, a number of strain-localization regions are generated in the optical medium. The optical medium is annealed to promote diffusion of at least a portion of the color centers to the strain-localization regions.

Abstract: A method and system are provided for remotely monitoring undersea cable systems. Upon receiving a fault alert message, an optical cross-connect is set up between the subject cable station and a testing platform. Testing is conducted and a determination is made whether the fault is in the undersea portion of the network, or in the terrestrial backhaul. By making that determination early, unnecessary technician travel is reduced.

Abstract: The invention provides an optical mux/demux for an optical printed circuit board. The mux/demux comprises: a first waveguide formed on a support layer for carrying a wavelength division multiplexed optical signal; a separator/combiner for separating the wavelength division multiplexed signal into component signals of corresponding wavelengths or for combining component signals into the said wavelength division multiplexed signal; and plural second waveguides, each for receiving or providing one or more of the said component signals, wherein the separator/combiner is at a predetermined location relative to the waveguides.

Abstract: Sideways emission enhancements are described for light emitting diode (LED) lighting solutions having a wide variety of applications. While a typical LED lighting device has a substantial portion of its light emitted near a normal to the semiconductor photonic chip emitting the light, the present approach may suitable provide a compact, easily manufacturable device with good thermal design characteristics and a changed emission pattern without changing the horizontal mounting plane of the semiconductor photonic chip.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention are related to electromagnetic wave amplification systems employing photonic gratings. In one embodiment of the present invention, an electromagnetic radiation amplification system comprises a photonic grating and a pump source. The photonic grating is configured with a planar periodic lattice of holes in a slab. The pump source is coupled to the photonic grating and outputs an electronic stimulus that excites electronic energy states in the photonic grating so that a coherent beam of electromagnetic radiation incident upon the photonic grating stimulates emission of coherent electromagnetic radiation that amplifies the coherent beam of electromagnetic radiation.

Abstract: A junction box and hybrid fiber optic cable connector which permit repair of damaged fibers or copper conductors carried by a hybrid fiber/copper cable without requiring replacement of the entire cable assembly or retermination of the cable. A hybrid fiber/copper connector including cable management within the connector housing. A method of assembling a hybrid fiber/copper connector.

Abstract: There is provided a liquid crystal panel having excellent balance between contrast and viewing angle characteristics. A liquid crystal panel according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a first polarizer; a first optical compensation layer containing a resin having an absolute value of photoelastic coefficient of 2×10?11 m2/N or less, and having a relationship of nx>ny=nz; a second optical compensation layer having a relationship of nx=ny>nz; a liquid crystal cell; a third optical compensation layer containing a resin having an absolute value of photoelastic coefficient of 2×10?11 m2/N or less, and having a relationship of nx>ny=nz; and a second polarizer, in the stated order forward a viewer side, wherein the sum ?Rth1-n of the thickness direction retardation of all the optical compensation layers and the thickness direction retardation Rthc of the liquid crystal cell satisfy the following expression (1): ?50 nm<(?Rth1-n?Rthc)<150 nm??(1).

Abstract: An apparatus includes an optical wave guide and a ferrule. The optical wave guide has a prespecified horizontal-positioning surface and a prespecified vertical-positioning surface. The ferrule is to precisely couple with the optical wave guide. The ferrule defines a first datum plane mating with the prespecified vertical-positioning surface of the optical wave guide to precisely mechanically vertically position the optical wave guide within the ferrule. The ferrule defines a second datum plane mating with the prespecified horizontal-positioning surface of the optical wave guide to precisely mechanically horizontally position the optical wave guide within the ferrule.

Abstract: An optoelectronic module having an optoelectronic device with a contact conductor and a connection carrier with a connection area. The contact conductor is electrically conductively and/or thermally conductively connected to the connection area. A local, delimited heating region is formed on the contact conductor or the connection carrier has a cutout, which is at least partly covered by the contact conductor. A method which enables simplified and reliable production of an optoelectronic module is also described.

Abstract: There is provided a fiber optic receptacle and plug assembly adapted to provide electrical connectors for electrical conductors. The receptacle and plug define complimentary alignment and keying features for ensuring that the plug is mated with the receptacle in a predetermined orientation. An alignment sleeve is disposed within the plug for receiving a multi-fiber receptacle ferrule and a multi-fiber plug ferrule. The fiber optic receptacle and corresponding plug each include a biasing member assembly for urging the receptacle ferrule and the plug ferrule towards one another, wherein the biasing member assembly includes a spring, a spring centering cuff and a ferrule boot that operatively engage the rear of the receptacle ferrule and the plug ferrule, respectively, to substantially center a spring biasing force on the end face of the receptacle ferrule and the plug ferrule. The electrical connectors of the receptacle and plug are preferably provided separate from the biasing member assembly.

Abstract: There is disclosed a waveguide structure that propagates surface plasmon waves, comprising: a quantum well structure, disposed on a semiconductor substrate; wherein the quantum well structure has a quantum well layer, in turn having an intersecting region that intersects a hypothetical plane substantially orthogonal to an alignment direction of the quantum well structure with respect to the semiconductor substrate, and a real part of a dielectric constant of the quantum well structure is negative for THz waves of a predetermined wavelength.

Abstract: A TE-TM mode converter is provided which is capable of performing a TE-TM conversion in a wide bandwidth. In a TE-TM mode converter using an electrooptic effect, a waveguide is formed on a substrate using lithium tantalate having a birefringence of about 0.0005 or less. The direction of an optical axis of lithium tantalate forming the waveguide is approximately parallel to a primary surface of the substrate. In addition, a first electrode and a second electrode are provided on the primary surface of the substrate so as to face each other with the waveguide placed therebetween.

Abstract: Methods and devices relating to a sensor for use in detecting and monitoring molecular interactions. A silicon waveguide sensing element is provided along with a layer of silicon. A silicon oxide layer is also provided between the waveguide element and the layer of silicon. The sensing element is adjacent to an aqueous solution in which the molecular interactions are occurring. A light beam travelling in the silicon waveguide creates an evanescent optical field on the surface of the sensing element adjacent to the boundary between the sensing element and the aqueous medium. Molecular interactions occurring on this surface affect the intensity or the phase of the light beam travelling through the waveguide by changing the effective refractive index of the medium. By measuring the effect on the intensity, phase, or speed of the light beam, the molecular interactions can be detected and monitored in real time.