Title :
Broadband single-mode TE/TM convertors in LiNbO3: a novel design
Author :
von Helmolt, C.H.
Author_Institution :
Heinrich-Hertz-Institut fÿr Nachrichtentechnik Berlin GmbH, Berlin, West Germany
Abstract :
Broadband TE/TM conversion is obtained by adjusting the direction of wave propagation with respect to the optical axis. z ¿ 10° wave propagation offers 3% relative bandwidth at ¿0 = 1.3 ¿m combined with low temperature dependence and 100% crossover efficiency.
Keywords :
electro-optical devices; lithium compounds; optical modulation; optical waveguide components; LiNBO3; broadband TE/TM conversion; crossover efficiency; electrooptic waveguide mode convertor; low temperature dependence; relative bandwidth; single mode conversion; wave propagation;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19860108
