Title :
Theoretical investigation of a wavelength selective switch architecture based on a Bragg-grating-assisted MMIMI configuration
Author :
Augustsson, Torsten
Author_Institution :
Ericsson Components AB, Stockholm, Sweden
fDate :
7/1/1999 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
This letter proposes a novel photonic device configuration for multichannel wavelength selective switching. The device is based on the parallel coupled multimode interference Michelson interferometer Bragg grating principle. Mode propagation theory is used for the analysis of this device, SiO/sub 2/-Si is presently the most promising technology for realizing this kind of device.
Keywords :
Bragg gratings; Michelson interferometers; integrated optics; optical switches; photonic switching systems; silicon compounds; wavelength division multiplexing; Bragg-grating-assisted MMIMI configuration; SiO/sub 2/-Si; mode propagation theory; multichannel wavelength selective switching; parallel coupled multimode interference Michelson interferometer Bragg grating principle; photonic device configuration; wavelength selective switch architecture; Add-drop multiplexers; Arrayed waveguide gratings; Bragg gratings; Interference; Phase control; Reflection; Switches; WDM networks; Wavelength division multiplexing;
Journal_Title :
Photonics Technology Letters, IEEE
