DocumentCode
915826
Title
Short Polarization Converter Optimized for Active–Passive Integration in InGaAsP–InP
Author
Augustin, L.M. ; van der Tol, J.J.G.M. ; Geluk, E.J. ; Smit, M.K.
Author_Institution
Eindhoven Univ. of Technol., Eindhoven
Volume
19
Issue
20
fYear
2007
Firstpage
1673
Lastpage
1675
Abstract
An improved design for an integrated polarization converter is presented. The device is designed for monolithic integration with active and passive components on InP-InGaAsP. A novel simplified fabrication process is demonstrated. Measured polarization conversion >97% over a wavelength range of >35 nm agrees well with simulations.
Keywords
III-V semiconductors; gallium arsenide; gallium compounds; indium compounds; optical communication equipment; optical fabrication; optical planar waveguides; optical polarisers; ridge waveguides; InGaAsP-InP; active components; active passive integration; integrated polarization converter; monolithic integration; passive components; short polarization converter; Birefringence; Etching; Fabrication; Indium phosphide; Integrated optics; Monolithic integrated circuits; Optical fiber polarization; Optical waveguides; Personal communication networks; Semiconductor optical amplifiers; Indium phosphide; integrated devices; polarization converter (PC);
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Photonics Technology Letters, IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
1041-1135
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/LPT.2007.905055
Filename
4337815
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