Title :
Thermo-optic effect in LiNbO3, for light deflection and switching
Author :
Haruna, M. ; Koyama, Jun
Author_Institution :
Osaka University, Department of Electronics, Faculty of Engineering, Suita, Japan
Abstract :
Light deflection and switching in LiNbO3 via thermo-optic effect based on the temperature dependence of the refractive index are demonstrated. The switching speed of 1 ms order has been confirmed in the thermo-optically induced waveguide switch.
Keywords :
integrated optics; lithium compounds; optical modulation; optical waveguide components; thermo-optical effects; LiNbO3; integrated optics; light deflection; optical modulators; optical switches; refractive index; switching; thermo-optic effect; thermo-optically induced waveguide switch;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19810586
