Title :
Bulk optical isolator tunable from 1.2 μm to 1.7 μm
Author :
Jopson, R.M. ; Eisenstein, Gadi ; Earl, H.E. ; Hall, K.L.
Author_Institution :
AT&T Bell Laboratories, Crawford Hill Laboratory, Holmdel, USA
Abstract :
A uniquely designed, mechanically tunable, bulk optical isolator for the 1.2 to 1.7 μm wavelength range is described. The isolator can be tuned for isolation better than 32 dB over the operating wavelength range with a forward loss ranging from -3.6 dB at 1.2 μm to -0.8 dB at 1.6 μm.
Keywords :
laser accessories; losses; magneto-optical devices; optical isolators; 1.2 microns to 1.7 microns wavelength; bulk optical isolator; forward loss; laser accessories; magneto-optical devices; mechanically tunable; operating wavelength range;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19850552
