Title :
A polarization-controlled free-space photonic switch based on a PI-LOSS switch
Author :
Nishi, T. ; Yamamoto, T. ; Kuroyanagi, S.
Author_Institution :
Fujitsu Labs. Ltd., Kawasaki, Japan
Abstract :
We propose a polarization-controlled free-space photonic switch based on a PI-LOSS switch that has similar insertion loss and lower crosstalk compared to the conventional crossbar switch. We describe a multistage switching network with cross-connected PI-LOSS switch modules that is easier to control and smaller than other strictly nonblocking switch structures.<>
Keywords :
crosstalk; light polarisation; optical communication equipment; optical losses; optical switches; PI-LOSS switch; insertion loss; low crosstalk; multistage switching network; polarization-controlled free-space photonic switch; strictly nonblocking switch structures; Insertion loss; Liquid crystal devices; Optical crosstalk; Optical fiber losses; Optical losses; Optical polarization; Optical receivers; Optical switches; Photonic crystals; Topology;
Journal_Title :
Photonics Technology Letters, IEEE
