Title :
Low-insertion-loss channel waveguides in LiNbO3 fabricated by proton exchange
Author :
Veselka, J.J. ; Bogert, G.A.
Author_Institution :
AT&T Bell Laboratories, Holmdel, USA
Abstract :
We describe single-mode proton exchange waveguides in Z-cut LiNbO3 at the 1.32 ¿m wavelength having low fibre/waveguide/fibre insertion loss.
Keywords :
integrated optics; ion exchange; lithium compounds; optical losses; optical waveguides; 1.3 dB; 1.32 micron; LiNbO3; channel waveguides; fibre coupled insertion loss; proton exchange;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19870193