Title :
Micromachined optical switches for free-space beam steering
Author :
Fujita, H. ; Toshiyoshi, H.
Author_Institution :
Inst. of Ind. Sci., Tokyo Univ., Japan
Abstract :
There are two types of micro optomechanical switches; one is based on movable optical fibers or optical waveguides and the other is based on movable micromirrors inserted in the light path in free space. In the latter type, the light beam that travels in the free space between fibers or optical waveguides goes either straight or is reflected by the mirror.
Keywords :
beam steering; light reflection; micro-optics; micromachining; micromechanical devices; optical communication equipment; optical switches; free space; free-space beam steering; light beam; light path; micro optomechanical switches; micromachined optical switches; movable micromirrors; movable optical fibers; optical waveguides; reflected light; Beam steering; Etching; Mirrors; Optical coupling; Optical fiber devices; Optical fiber networks; Optical surface waves; Optical switches; Optical waveguides; Substrates;
Conference_Titel :
Broadband Optical Networks and Technologies: An Emerging Reality/Optical MEMS/Smart Pixels/Organic Optics and Optoelectronics. 1998 IEEE/LEOS Summer Topical Meetings
Conference_Location :
Monterey, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-4953-9
DOI :
10.1109/LEOSST.1998.689711
