• DocumentCode
    1878338
  • Title

    Three-dimensional waveguide interconnection formed with femtosecond laser in planar lightwave circuits

  • Author

    Nasu, Y. ; Kohtoku, M. ; Hibino, Y. ; Inoue, Yasuyuki

  • Author_Institution
    NTT Photonics Labs., NTT Corp., Atsugi, Japan
  • Volume
    4
  • fYear
    2005
  • fDate
    6-11 March 2005
  • Abstract
    The 3-dimensional interconnection of waveguides in planar lightwave circuits (PLCs) is demonstrated for the first time. By writing 3-dimensional waveguides that cross other waveguides, the femtosecond laser successfully interconnects PLC waveguides with low loss.
  • Keywords
    laser materials processing; optical couplers; optical fabrication; optical planar waveguides; 1.55 micron; 3D waveguide interconnection; femtosecond laser; planar lightwave circuits; three-dimensional waveguide interconnection; Glass; Integrated circuit interconnections; Optical crosstalk; Optical losses; Optical waveguides; Planar waveguides; Programmable control; Ultrafast optics; Waveguide lasers; Writing;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • Conference_Titel
    Optical Fiber Communication Conference, 2005. Technical Digest. OFC/NFOEC
  • Print_ISBN
    1-55752-783-0
  • Type

    conf

  • DOI
    10.1109/OFC.2005.193033
  • Filename
    1501572