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Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (Ontario Grant, CAD)
1 Months Ended 48 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2011
Oct. 31, 2014
Ontario Grant
   
Gain Contingencies [Line Items]    
Grant amount 25,000,000.0cien_ConditionalGrantAmount
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Grant period November 1, 2010 to October 31, 2015  
Benefit recorded to date   23,100,000cien_ConditionalGrantBenefitRecordedAsReductionInResearchAndDevelopmentExpenses
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Grants receivable   3,100,000us-gaap_GrantsReceivable
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