Title :
Laser written waveguides in magneto-optical glass
Author :
Liu, Qiang ; Ams, M. ; Dekker, P. ; Johnston, B.F. ; Withford, M.J. ; Steel, M.J.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Phys. & Astron., Macquarie Univ., Sydney, NSW, Australia
fDate :
Aug. 28 2011-Sept. 1 2011
Abstract :
For the first time we explore femtosecond laser writing of waveguides in magneto-optical glasses using athermal writing inscription. Single mode guidance at visible is demonstrated and opportunities for optional isolators will be reported.
Keywords :
laser materials processing; optical glass; optical waveguides; athermal writing inscription; femtosecond laser writing; laser written waveguides; magnetooptical glass; optional isolators; single mode guidance; Glass; Laser modes; Optical waveguides; Power lasers; Ultrafast optics; Waveguide lasers; Writing;
Conference_Titel :
Quantum Electronics Conference & Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO/IQEC/PACIFIC RIM), 2011
Conference_Location :
Sydney, NSW
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4577-1939-4
DOI :
10.1109/IQEC-CLEO.2011.6194013
