Title :
Polarization splitter based on modal birefringence in InP/InGaAsP optical waveguides
Author :
Ghirardi, F. ; Brandon, J. ; Carre, M. ; Bruno, A. ; Menigaux, L. ; Carenco, A.
Author_Institution :
Lab. de Bagneux, France Telecom, Bagneux, France
Abstract :
Polarization splitting in a directional coupler is realized for the first time in InP by using modal birefringence of the waveguide. The measured crosstalks at 1.52 mu m are, respectively, -16 dB and -17 dB for TE and TM modes. The device propagation loss is <1.5 dB.<>
Keywords :
III-V semiconductors; birefringence; gallium arsenide; gallium compounds; indium compounds; integrated optics; optical polarisers; optical waveguides; 1.52 mum; InP-InGaAsP; InP/InGaAsP; TE modes; TM modes; device propagation loss; directional coupler; measured crosstalks; modal birefringence; optical waveguides; polarization splitter; Birefringence; Directional couplers; Indium phosphide; Optical crosstalk; Optical mixing; Optical polarization; Optical receivers; Optical waveguides; Power generation; Tellurium;
Journal_Title :
Photonics Technology Letters, IEEE
