DocumentCode
861197
Title
Novel ion-assisted antireflection coatings for lithium niobate devices
Author
Davidson, J. ; Reid, Ian
Author_Institution
British Telecom Res. Labs., Ipswich, UK
Volume
25
Issue
9
fYear
1989
fDate
4/27/1989 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
557
Lastpage
558
Abstract
A technique for producing single-layer antireflection coatings on lithium niobate is described, based on ion-assisted deposition of magnesium fluoride and silicon dioxide. Measurements show a lowest device reflectivity of -42 dB, at 1.55 mu m, using a silicon dioxide coating.
Keywords
antireflection coatings; integrated optics; lithium compounds; magnesium compounds; optical communication equipment; reflectivity; silicon compounds; vapour deposition; 1.55 micron; LiNbO 3; MgF 2-LiNbO 3; SiO 2-LiNbO 3; integrated optics; ion-assisted antireflection coatings; ion-assisted deposition; optical fibre communications; reflectivity;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Electronics Letters
Publisher
iet
ISSN
0013-5194
Type
jour
DOI
10.1049/el:19890380
Filename
19777
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