Title :
Proton-exchanged optical waveguides in Y-cut lithium niobate
Author :
Goodwin, Morten ; Stewart, Craig
Author_Institution :
Plessey Research (Caswell) Ltd., Allen Clark Research Centre, Towcester, UK
Abstract :
The fabrication of proton exchanged monomode optical waveguides on Y-cut lithium niobate is reported. Molten benzoic acid is used, but damage of the crystal surface is avoided.
Keywords :
lithium compounds; optical waveguides; Y-cut LiNbO3; molten benzoic acid; proton exchanged monomode optical waveguides;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19830154
