Title :
Interferometric-type polarisation splitter on Z-propagating LiNbO3:Ti
Author :
Saulnier, J. ; Huet, F. ; Riviere, L. ; Carre, M. ; Caumont, G.
Author_Institution :
CNET, Bagneux, France
Abstract :
A new optical waveguide TE-TM mode-splitter realised on X-cut, Z-propagating lithium niobate is reported. At 1.52 mu m, the device exhibits extinction ratios better than 18 dB for applied voltages lower than 20 V, and can be used as a polarisation switch.
Keywords :
integrated optics; light interferometers; light polarisation; lithium compounds; optical switches; optical waveguide components; titanium; LiNbO 3:Ti; X-cut; extinction ratios; integrated optics; optical waveguide TE-TM mode splitter; polarisation splitter; polarisation switch;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19901255
