• DocumentCode
    1136782
  • Title

    Diffraction-grating-based (de)multiplexer using image plane transformations

  • Author

    Yu, Charles X. ; Neilson, David T.

  • Author_Institution
    Lucent Technol. Bell Labs, Holmdel, NJ, USA
  • Volume
    8
  • Issue
    6
  • fYear
    2002
  • Firstpage
    1194
  • Lastpage
    1201
  • Abstract
    We present the concept of using image plane transformations with free-space diffraction-grating-based multiplexers. We demonstrate two examples of a diffraction-grating-based multiplexer that take advantage of image plane spatial transformations. We show that the use of such spatial transformations has unique advantages for multiplexing schemes. We also demonstrate unique system applications enabled by these multiplexers.
  • Keywords
    demultiplexing equipment; diffraction gratings; multiplexing equipment; optical arrays; optical fibre filters; wavelength division multiplexing; DWDM systems; VSB filtering; diffraction-grating-based demultiplexer; eye diagrams; fiber array; folded configuration; free-space diffraction-grating-based multiplexers; image plane spatial transformations; spatial filtering; system applications; Arrayed waveguide gratings; Channel spacing; Lenses; Optical crosstalk; Optical devices; Optical diffraction; Optical fiber devices; Optical scattering; Passband; Wavelength division multiplexing;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Journal_Title
    Selected Topics in Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • ISSN
    1077-260X
  • Type

    jour

  • DOI
    10.1109/JSTQE.2002.805977
  • Filename
    1176659