US PATENT SUBCLASS 359 / 286
.~.~.~.~ Amplitude modulation

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359 /   HD   OPTICS: SYSTEMS (INCLUDING COMMUNICATION) AND ELEMENTS

237  DF  OPTICAL MODULATOR {3}
238  DF  .~ Light wave temporal modulation (e.g., frequency, amplitude, etc.) {3}
240  DF  .~.~ Changing bulk optical parameter {5}
285  DF  .~.~.~ Acousto-optic {2}
286.~.~.~.~ Amplitude modulation

DEFINITION

Classification: 359/286

Amplitude modulation:

(under subclass 285) Subject matter wherein the amplitude of a constant frequency optical wave varies in synchronization with the amplitude of the applied signal (i.e., modulating signal).

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

276+, for electro-optic amplitude modulation.

284, for magneto-optic amplitude modulation.

289, for thermal-optic amplitude modulation.