Title :
Switching characteristics in symmetric tapered velocity couplers
Author :
Feng, David Jui-Yang ; Lay, Tsang-Sheng
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng., Nat. Univ. of Kaohsiung, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Abstract :
A symmetric taper velocity coupler is achieved by using analytical eigenmode-expansion method. By introducing a refractive index change, Δn = 0.0095, a digital switching of contrast higher than 90dB has been demonstrated.
Keywords :
eigenvalues and eigenfunctions; optical couplers; optical design techniques; optical switches; refractive index; digital switching; eigenmode expansion method; refractive index; switching characteristic; symmetric tapered velocity couplers; Switches;
Conference_Titel :
Opto-Electronics and Communications Conference (OECC), 2011 16th
Conference_Location :
Kaohsiung
Print_ISBN :
978-1-61284-288-2
Electronic_ISBN :
978-986-02-8974-9
