Title :
Single-step fabrication of raised index X-couplers via direct UV writing
Author :
Adikan, F. R Mahamd ; Gawith, C.B.E. ; Smith, P.G.R. ; Sparrow, I.J.G. ; Emmerson, G.D. ; Riziotis, C.
Author_Institution :
Southampton Univ.
Abstract :
X-couplers having low polarization and wavelength dependency with 1.9-95% coupling ratios were fabricated in a single step via direct UV writing, exhibiting typical excess loss of 1.0 dB. First experimental validation of analytical and BPM modeling is also presented
Keywords :
light polarisation; optical couplers; optical fabrication; optical losses; BPM modeling; coupling ratios; direct UV writing; excess loss; low polarization X-couplers; raised index X-couplers; single-step fabrication; Analytical models; Etching; Lithography; Optical device fabrication; Optical devices; Optical polarization; Optical waveguides; Refractive index; Waveguide transitions; Writing;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference, 2006 and the 2006 National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference. OFC 2006
Conference_Location :
Anaheim, CA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-803-9
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.2006.215656
