Title :
Analysis of metal-clad anti resonant reflecting optical waveguide for polarizer applications
Author :
Trutschel, U. ; Cronin-Golomb, M. ; Fogarty, G. ; Lederer, F. ; Abraham, M.
Author_Institution :
Electro-Opt. Technol. Center, Tufts Univ., Medford, MA, USA
fDate :
3/1/1993 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The dispersion and attenuation characteristics of an ARROW (antiresonant reflecting optical waveguide) with and without thin metal layers deposited on the outside of the interference cladding layer are investigated. These thin metal layers improve the polarization-selective performance of the ARROW considerably. A simple analytical expression to calculate the optimal thickness of the metal layer is derived.<>
Keywords :
claddings; integrated optics; optical losses; optical polarisers; optical waveguide theory; ARROW; attenuation characteristics; dispersion characteristics; interference cladding layer; metal-clad anti resonant reflecting optical waveguide; optimal thickness; polarization-selective performance; polarizer applications; thin metal layers; Optical attenuators; Optical device fabrication; Optical fiber polarization; Optical polarization; Optical refraction; Optical sensors; Optical variables control; Optical waveguides; Propagation constant; Resonance;
Journal_Title :
Photonics Technology Letters, IEEE
