Title :
Investigation of a Synchronized Flattop AWG Using a Low Coherence Interferometric Method
Author :
Wang, Zhen ; Chen, Y.J. ; Doerr, Christopher R.
Author_Institution :
CSEE Dept., Univ. of Maryland Baltimore County, Baltimore, MD, USA
Abstract :
We present a new measurement scheme that investigates the synchronized flattop AWG waveguide design using low coherent interferometric method. It is a powerful diagnosis tool that measures spectral dependence of mode profiles.
Keywords :
arrayed waveguide gratings; light interferometry; optical design techniques; arrayed waveguide grating; low coherence interferometric method; mode profiles; spectral dependence; synchronized flattop waveguide; Arm; Arrayed waveguide gratings; Channel spacing; Integrated optics; Optical devices; Optical interferometry; Optical waveguides; Passband; Testing; Wavelength measurement;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber communication/National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference, 2008. OFC/NFOEC 2008. Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-856-8
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.2008.4528453
