Title :
Synthesis of optical filters using ring resonator arrays
Author_Institution :
Princeton Lightwave Inc., NJ, USA
fDate :
7/1/2000 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Multiple micro-optical four-port resonators, such as ring resonators, can be combined to obtain response functions not attainable with a single element. A matrix propagator method for analysis of multi-element filters is presented which takes into account bidirectional coupling among elements of a linear resonator array. Examples of filters attaining flat-top passbands, desirable for all-optical wavelength-division-multiplexed networks, are given.
Keywords :
micro-optics; micromechanical resonators; optical arrays; optical communication equipment; optical design techniques; optical fibre networks; optical filters; wavelength division multiplexing; all-optical wavelength-division-multiplexed networks; bidirectional coupling; flat-top passbands; linear resonator array; matrix propagator method; multi-element filters; multiple micro-optical four-port resonators; optical filter synthesis; response functions; ring resonator arrays; Optical arrays; Optical devices; Optical filters; Optical modulation; Optical resonators; Optical ring resonators; Optical scattering; Optical signal processing; Optical waveguides; Resonator filters;
Journal_Title :
Photonics Technology Letters, IEEE
