Title :
Amplifying Waveguide Optical Isolator With an Integrated Electromagnet
Author :
Van Parys, Wouter ; Van Thourhout, Dries ; Baets, Roel ; Dagens, Beatrice ; Decobert, Jean ; Le Gouezigou, Odile ; Make, Dalila ; Lagae, Liesbet
Author_Institution :
Ghent Univ., Ghent
Abstract :
We have demonstrated an amplifying waveguide optical isolator with an integrated electromagnet. This provides a solution to the generally poor magnetic remanence of this type of isolator. The proof of principle is presented and optimization routes are discussed.
Keywords :
Kerr magneto-optical effect; integrated optics; magneto-optical isolators; optical waveguide components; amplifying waveguide isolator; integrated electromagnet; magnetic remanence; magnetooptic Kerr effect; optical isolator; Electromagnetic waveguides; Electromagnets; Integrated optics; Isolators; Nonlinear optics; Optical feedback; Optical films; Optical waveguides; Semiconductor optical amplifiers; Stimulated emission; Magnetooptic Kerr effect; optical isolators; semiconductor optical amplifiers (SOAs);
Journal_Title :
Photonics Technology Letters, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/LPT.2007.909634
