Title :
Depolarisation in Ti:LiNbO3 waveguides and its effect on circuit design
Author :
Suchoski, P.G. ; Findakly, T.K. ; Leonberger, F.J.
Author_Institution :
United Technologies Research Center, East Hartford, USA
Abstract :
Ti: LiNbO3 waveguides are analysed to determine their depolarisation properties. Depolarisation in 3 cm-long x-cut crystals is consistently ¿30 to ¿35 dB, suggesting there is an inherent mechanism limiting the crosstalk to this level. Substantial improvement in crosstalk can only be achieved by placing polarising elements at the sample ends.
Keywords :
integrated optics; light polarisation; lithium compounds; optical waveguides; titanium; 3 cm; LiNbO3:Ti waveguides; depolarisation properties; inherent mechanism; optical waveguides; polarisation control; polarisation crosstalk; polarisation extinction; polarising elements; x-cut crystals;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19870937
