US PATENT SUBCLASS 385 / 7
.~ Acousto-optic


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4  DF  DIRECTIONAL OPTICAL MODULATION WITHIN AN OPTICAL WAVEGUIDE {4}
7.~ Acousto-optic


DEFINITION

Classification: 385/7

Acousto-optic:

(under subclass 4) Subject matter wherein proper-ties of an optical waveguiding element which determine the directional modulation are con-trolled by a modulating sonic wave applied to the element.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS

181, Acoustics, appropriate subclasses for acoustic devices, in general.

359, Optics: Systems (Including Communication) and Elements,

305+, for acousto-optic directional modulation outside of a waveguide.

367, Communications, Electrical: Acoustic Wave System and Devices,

140+, for acoustic transducers.