optical switch

collocation in English

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optical
adjective
uk
/ˈɒp.tɪ.kəl/us
/ˈɑːp.tɪ.kəl/
relating to light or the ability ...
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switch
noun
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/swɪtʃ/us
/swɪtʃ/
a small device, usually pushed up or down with your finger, that controls and turns on or off an ...
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(Definition ofopticalandswitchfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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In view of losses inopticalswitch, the ring configuration circulator is preferable.
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The circulator differs from the cavity byopticalswitchproviding trapping of laser pulses in the interaction chamber.
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Specifically, optical signals are demultiplexed, then the demultiplexed wavelengths are switched byopticalswitchmodules.
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To improve the energy transfer the beams are sent though the main amplifier section four times, using anopticalswitchlocated in a mirrored cavity.
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Theopticalswitchcould potentially resolve this issue using the switching mechanism described above.
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Theopticalswitchconsists of a self-regulating mechanism.
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One-dimensional photonic crystals can be either isotropic or anisotropic, with the latter having potential use as anopticalswitch.
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In most cases, theopticalswitchmodule is preferred for the purpose of transparency.
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From early liquid crystal displays the buying public has embraced the low-poweropticalswitchfacility of mesophases with director.
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The device works as a combined optical spectrometer andopticalswitch.
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This requires eachopticalswitchto broadcast recent usage information periodically.
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For fiber links, a normally closedopticalswitchcreates a path for light to flow unimpeded through the device when power is absent.
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The susceptibility of the optic axis, called a "director", to an electric or magnetic field produces the potential for anopticalswitch.
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Other prospective applications include dynamically reroutable electronics, optical switches, and microfluidic valves.
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Their fiber optic test and measurement devices include optical analyzers, reflectometers, tunable lasers, optical switches and customized systems for strain, temperature, shape and position sensing.
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In a multi-pass amplifier, there are no optical switches.
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High switching allows building optical switches and shutters in printer heads.
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