Title :
First experimental demonstration of a monolithically integrated InP-based waveguide isolator
Author :
Vanwolleghem, M. ; Van Parys, Wnuter ; Van Thourhout, Dries ; Baets, Roel ; Lelarge, François ; Gauthier-Lafaye, Olivier ; Thedrez, B. ; Wirix-Speetjens, Roel ; De Boeck, Jo
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Inf. Technol., Ghent Univ., Gent, Belgium
Abstract :
A theoretically predicted concept for a monolithically integrated optical waveguide isolator is experimentally demonstrated for the first time. Preliminary non-reciprocity measurements indicate isolation ratios in the range of the design values, proving the device´s potential.
Keywords :
III-V semiconductors; indium compounds; integrated optics; integrated optoelectronics; magneto-optical isolators; optical waveguide components; semiconductor optical amplifiers; InP; InP-based waveguide isolator; monolithic integration; nonreciprocity measurements; optical waveguide isolator;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference, 2004. OFC 2004
Conference_Location :
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-772-5
