Title :
Wavelength selective switch using GaInAs/InP MQW variable index arrayed waveguides
Author :
Shimizu, Yu. ; Iwasaki, Hiroya ; Sugio, Takayuki ; Murakami, Yousuke ; Shimomura, Kazuhiko
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. & Electron. Eng., Sophia Univ., Tokyo, Japan
Abstract :
Wavelength selective switch using GaInAs/InP MQW variable index arrayed waveguides have successfully demonstrated. The demultiplexed wavelength light could be exchanged the output ports by changing the refractive index of arrayed waveguides by using thermo-optic effect.
Keywords :
II-VI semiconductors; III-V semiconductors; gallium compounds; indium compounds; optical waveguides; refractive index; semiconductor quantum wells; GaInAs-InP; MQW variable index arrayed waveguides; demultiplexed wavelength light; refractive index; thermo-optic effect; wavelength selective switch; Arrayed waveguide gratings; Indium phosphide; Optical arrays; Optical refraction; Optical waveguides; Phased arrays; Quantum well devices; Refractive index; Switches; Temperature; (130.4815)Optical switching devices; (130.5990)Semiconductors;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2009 and 2009 Conference on Quantum electronics and Laser Science Conference. CLEO/QELS 2009. Conference on
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-869-8
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-869-8
