Magneto-optic element and method for producing same

US11686958B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-11686958-B2
Application numberUS-201716335692-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateSep 7, 2017
Priority dateOct 24, 2016
Publication dateJun 27, 2023
Grant dateJun 27, 2023

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Abstract

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Provided is a magneto-optic element that enables easy size reduction of an optical isolator. A magneto-optic element is formed of two or more magnetic members joined together.

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The invention claimed is: 1. A column-shaped magneto-optic element formed of two or more magnetic members joined together, wherein the two or more magnetic members are two or more glass members that are each column-shaped, the two or more glass members each have a joint surface, and the two or more glass members are fusion-joined to each other along the joint surfaces of the two or more glass members, and the two or more glass members contain, in % by mass, 78% or more Tb 2 O 3 in a composition thereof. 2. The column-shaped magneto-optic element according to claim 1 , being used as a Faraday rotator. 3. The column-shaped magneto-optic element according to claim 1 , wherein the two or more glass members are joined together in tandem along a length direction so that the joint surfaces of the two or more glass members are perpendicular to a direction of travel of laser light. 4. The column-shaped magneto-optic element according to claim 1 , wherein the two or more glass members are joined together in parallel along a length direction so that the joint surfaces of the two or more glass members are parallel to a direction of travel of laser light. 5. The column-shaped magneto-optic element according to claim 1 , wherein the two or more glass members have a cylindrical shape.

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  • Compositions for glass with special properties · CPC title

  • C03C3/068Primary

    containing rare earths · CPC title

  • inorganic glass · CPC title

  • containing rare earths · CPC title

  • G02F1/09Primary

    based on magneto-optical elements, e.g. exhibiting Faraday effect · CPC title

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What does patent US11686958B2 cover?
Provided is a magneto-optic element that enables easy size reduction of an optical isolator. A magneto-optic element is formed of two or more magnetic members joined together.
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Nippon Electric Glass Co
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification C03C3/068. Mapped technology areas include Chemistry & Metallurgy.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Jun 27 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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