Title :
Compact multi-wavelength filters in SOI using superimposed sidewall Bragg gratings
Author :
Strain, Michael J. ; Thoms, S. ; Macintyre, Douglas S. ; Sorel, Marc
Author_Institution :
Inst. of Photonics, Univ. of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK
Abstract :
A compact silicon photonics multi-wavelength filter is demonstrated using superimposed sidewall Bragg gratings. We show arbitrary wavelength spacing with 8 superimposed gratings on a total footprint that is equivalent to a single Bragg grating device.
Keywords :
Bragg gratings; integrated optics; optical filters; silicon-on-insulator; SOI; arbitrary wavelength spacing; compact silicon photonics multiwavelength filter; single Bragg grating device; superimposed gratings; superimposed sidewall Bragg gratings; total footprint; Bragg gratings; Dispersion; Educational institutions; Gratings; Optical fiber filters; Optical waveguides;
Conference_Titel :
Group IV Photonics (GFP), 2014 IEEE 11th International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Paris
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4799-2282-6
DOI :
10.1109/Group4.2014.6962025
