Title :
Novel compact polarization converters based on ultra short bends
Author :
van Dam, C. ; Spiekman, L.H. ; van Ham, F.P.G.M. ; Groen, F.H. ; van der Tol, J.J.G.M. ; Moerman, I. ; Pascher, W.W. ; Hamacher, M. ; Heidrich, H. ; Weinert, C.M. ; Smit, M.K.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng., Delft Univ. of Technol., Netherlands
Abstract :
A novel integrated polarization converter based on ultra short bends is presented, which has a potential for low loss and small device size. A conversion value of 85% was experimentally measured with excess loss of 2.7 dB and overall dimensions of 975×83 μm. Also 45% conversion was measured with extremely low excess loss of 0.4 dB for a device size of 760×86 μm.
Keywords :
integrated optics; optical losses; optical polarisers; optical waveguide components; waveguide discontinuities; 0.4 dB; 2.7 dB; conversion value; device size; excess loss; integrated polarization converter; ultra short bends; Etching; Loss measurement; Optical devices; Optical fiber communication; Optical losses; Optical polarization; Optical waveguides; Size measurement; Tellurium; Ultraviolet sources;
Journal_Title :
Photonics Technology Letters, IEEE
