Title :
Overlap integral factors in integrated optic modulators and switches
Author :
Kim, C.M. ; Ramaswamy, R.V.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng., Florida Univ., Gainesville, FL, USA
fDate :
7/1/1989 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Coplanar strip and complementary coplanar strip electrodes are often used in integrated optical switches and modulators using the optical directional coupler. The field analysis of these electrodes is performed to determine the optimum overlap integral between the optical field and the modulating electromagnetic field. The optimal placement of the electrodes with respect to the optical channel waveguides is presented as a function of electrode width and spacing
Keywords :
electrodes; integrated optics; optical couplers; optical modulation; optical switches; complementary coplanar strip electrodes; electrode width; field analysis; integrated optic modulators; integrated optical switches; modulating electromagnetic field; optical channel waveguides; optical directional coupler; optical field; optimum overlap integral; spacing; Directional couplers; Electrodes; Electromagnetic analysis; Electromagnetic fields; Integrated optics; Optical modulation; Optical switches; Optical waveguides; Performance analysis; Strips;
Journal_Title :
Lightwave Technology, Journal of
