Title :
Thermo-optic waveguide interferometric modulator/switch in glass
Author :
Haruna, M. ; Koyama, Jun
Author_Institution :
Osaka University, Department of Electronics, Faculty of Engineering, Suita, Japan
fDate :
10/1/1984 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
We demonstrate a novel optical waveguide interferometric modulator/switch in glass, which uses the thermo-optic (TO) effect based on the temperature dependence of refractive index. The TO modulation and switching characteristics are discussed experimentally. In particular, TO switching of the order of 50 ¿¿s was successfully obtained under an overdriven operation.
Keywords :
integrated optics; light interferometers; optical glass; optical modulation; optical waveguide components; refractive index; switches; thermo-optical effects; glass; integrated optics; interferometric modulator/switch; modulation; optical waveguide; refractive index; switching characteristics; temperature dependence; thermo-optical effect; thermooptical effect;
Journal_Title :
Microwaves, Optics and Antennas, IEE Proceedings H
DOI :
10.1049/ip-h-1.1984.0068
