DocumentCode :
1135603
Title :
The theoretical and experimental behavior of a thermooptic bulk deflector fiber-optic circuit switch
Author :
Irvine-Halliday, Dave ; Agarwal, Anjali
Author_Institution :
University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Volume :
5
Issue :
8
fYear :
1987
fDate :
8/1/1987 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage :
1074
Lastpage :
1081
Abstract :
The temperature-dependent refractive index change of the dielectric, glass, has been utilized in the fabrication of a one-dimensional 1 × 2 thermooptic bulk deflector. A two-dimensional 1 × 4 thermooptic device utilizing the optical isotropy of glass, achieving enhanced switching capabilities, has also been successfully fabricated and tested. The theoretical analysis of the physical property 
of the glass is confirmed to correspond closely with the optical behavior of the switch in terms of its deflection angle and transient response.
of the glass is confirmed to correspond closely with the optical behavior of the switch in terms of its deflection angle and transient response.Keywords :
Communication switching; Dielectric materials/devices, thermal factors; Glass materials/devices; Light deflectors; Optical diffraction; Optical refraction; Optical switches; Switching, communication; Dielectrics; Glass; Optical devices; Optical fiber devices; Optical fiber testing; Optical refraction; Optical switches; Optical variables control; Refractive index; Switching circuits;
fLanguage :
English
Journal_Title :
Lightwave Technology, Journal of
Publisher :
ieee
ISSN :
0733-8724
Type :
jour
DOI :
10.1109/JLT.1987.1075613
Filename :
1075613
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