DocumentCode :
1115954
Title :
Linear interferometric modulators in Ti:LiNbO3
Author :
Bulmer, Catherine H. ; Burns, Willaim K.
Author_Institution :
Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, DC, USA
Volume :
2
Issue :
4
fYear :
1984
fDate :
8/1/1984 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage :
512
Lastpage :
521
Abstract :
Measurements are described on asymmetric interferometric channel waveguide modulators in Ti:LiNbO3 at 0.83-μm wavelength. Modulation voltages and device transmissions are compared for 
and 
-cut substrates. An interferometer intrinsic phase bias of 
allows linear modulation and we have observed linearity over 67 dB for a 3-kHz bandwidth. This dynamic range is limited by optical damage effects, of which the photovoltaic effect is the most critical.
and -cut substrates. An interferometer intrinsic phase bias of allows linear modulation and we have observed linearity over 67 dB for a 3-kHz bandwidth. This dynamic range is limited by optical damage effects, of which the photovoltaic effect is the most critical.Keywords :
Optical interferometry; Optical modulation/demodulation; Optical waveguides; Bandwidth; Dynamic range; Linearity; Optical interferometry; Optical modulation; Optical waveguides; Phase modulation; Photovoltaic effects; Voltage; Wavelength measurement;
fLanguage :
English
Journal_Title :
Lightwave Technology, Journal of
Publisher :
ieee
ISSN :
0733-8724
Type :
jour
DOI :
10.1109/JLT.1984.1073636
Filename :
1073636
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