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MEMS for Light-Wave Networks

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  31 January 2011

C. Randy Giles ,
David Bishop  and
Vladimir Aksyuk
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As demonstrated in this issue, the emerging field of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) is beginning to impact almost every area of science and technology. MEMS have the potential to revolutionize light-wave systems. Microdevices such as optical switches, variable attenuators, active equalizers, add/drop multiplexers (ADMs), optical cross-connects (OXCs), gain tilt equalizers, data transmitters, and many others are beginning to find ubiquitous application in advanced light-wave systems.

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MRS Bulletin , Volume 26 , Issue 4: Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS): Technology and Applications , April 2001 , pp. 328 - 329
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Copyright © Materials Research Society 2001

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