Micro-optical coupling element for orthogonal or diagonal micro-optical coupling of optical radiation, has base body formed from layer of thin glasses and exhibiting additional layers with electrical and/or fluid function

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This invention describes a micro-optical coupling element that is capable of guiding and redirecting light using integrated waveguides and deflection elements. The device is constructed from thin glass layers and includes additional functionalities such as electrical or fluidic layers. Integrated lenses at both input and output surfaces help focus the light effectively.

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• Optical data transmission in photonic integrated circuits
• Miniaturized medical or biochemical sensors using light-based detection
• Advanced optical interconnects for data centers and high-performance computing
• Miniaturized lab-on-a-chip devices that require light delivery and collection
• Integrated optical components in smartphones, wearables, or IoT devices

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• Compact design suitable for miniaturized applications
• Ability to combine optical, electrical, and fluidic functions in one device
• Enhanced efficiency in light input, guidance, deflection, and output through integrated waveguides and lenses
• Potential for cost-effective mass production using thin glass layers
• Improved integration into complex electronic and optical systems

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The element has optical wave guides (5) for guiding of optical radiation (3) that enters via inlet surfaces in a base body, where the wave guides are integrated into the base body. A deflection element (4) is integrated in the base body for deflecting the optical radiation. The base body is formed from a layer of thin glasses and exhibits additional layers that exhibit an electrical and/or fluid function. A set of optical lenses i.e. focusing lenses (6), are integrated in the base body at outlet surfaces for the optical radiation and/or at the inlet surfaces.