Title :
Unique all-fiber tunable filter using a single resonant-band LPG and nanoparticle dispersed electro-optic polymer
Author :
Yin, S. ; Lee, J.E. ; Chen, Q. ; Zhang, Q. ; Reichard, K.M. ; Ditto, D.H. ; Mazurowski, J. ; Hackert, M.J.
Author_Institution :
The Electro-Optics Center, Pennsylvania State Univ., University Park, PA, USA
Abstract :
A single resonant band, thin cladding long-period grating (LPG) is tuned using a nanoparticle dispersed electro-optic polymer. The LPG has been tuned over 10 nm and has a potential tuning range upwards of 50 nm.
Keywords :
diffraction gratings; electro-optical effects; nanoparticles; optical fibre filters; optical polymers; optical tuning; LPG; all-fiber tunable filter; nanoparticle dispersed electro-optic polymer; Gratings; Optical fiber filters; Optical fibers; Optical filters; Optical refraction; Optical sensors; Optical tuning; Polymers; Refractive index; Resonance;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference, 2006 and the 2006 National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference. OFC 2006
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-803-9
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.2006.215547
