Title :
Numerical and experimental study on beam-deflecting planar optical switch on InP
Author :
Fujimura, Takuya ; Tanemura, Takuo ; Nakano, Yoshiaki
Author_Institution :
Res. Center for Adv. Sci. & Technol., Univ. of Tokyo, Tokyo
Abstract :
We propose and design a novel type of beam-deflecting 1times8 InGaAsP/InP optical switch with carrier-induced tunable prism and aspheric lenses. High switching efficiency of -1.9 dB is obtained numerically. A preliminary measurement supports the validity of simulation, indicating the feasibility of the device.
Keywords :
III-V semiconductors; aspherical optics; gallium arsenide; indium compounds; integrated optics; lenses; optical communication equipment; optical design techniques; optical prisms; optical switches; optical tuning; InGaAs-InP; aspheric lenses; beam-deflecting planar optical switch design; carrier-induced tunable prism; switching efficiency; Indium phosphide; Lenses; Optical design; Optical packet switching; Optical switches; Optical waveguides; Power semiconductor switches; Refractive index; Semiconductor materials; Slabs;
Conference_Titel :
IEEE Lasers and Electro-Optics Society, 2008. LEOS 2008. 21st Annual Meeting of the
Conference_Location :
Acapulco
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1931-9
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1932-6
DOI :
10.1109/LEOS.2008.4688690
