Title :
Optical power division in a multimode-waveguide intersection
Author :
Wilson, M.G.F. ; Pitt, C.W. ; Manku, R. ; De Oliveira, A.D. ; Parriaux, O.
Author_Institution :
University College London, Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering, London, UK
Abstract :
Theorÿtical and experimental results are presented for a multimode, optical-waveguide intersection fabricated by an ion-exchange technique. Experimental results agree well with the simple ray analysis. The device has application as a multimode power divider or noncoupling `crossover¿.
Keywords :
optical waveguides; waveguide components; ion exchange technique; multimode optical waveguide intersection; noncoupling crossover; optical power division;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19760330
