DocumentCode :
1127208
Title :
Control of birefringence in Ti:LiNbO3 optical waveguides by proton exchange of lithium ions
Author :
Hinkov, V. ; Ise, E.
Author_Institution :
Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Sofia, Bulgaria
Volume :
4
Issue :
4
fYear :
1986
fDate :
4/1/1986 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage :
444
Lastpage :
448
Abstract :
The control of birefringence in Ti: LiNbO3 optical waveguides by proton exchange is investigated in detail. It is shown that annealing of deep proton exchanged waveguides ( 
m) in an oxygen atmosphere allows precise control of the birefringence over a broad range of values. Even optically isotropic guides can be fabricated.
m) in an oxygen atmosphere allows precise control of the birefringence over a broad range of values. Even optically isotropic guides can be fabricated.Keywords :
Optical planar waveguides; Optical refraction; Planar optical waveguide; Atmosphere; Birefringence; Lithium; Optical control; Optical refraction; Optical waveguides; Ovens; Particle beam optics; Protons; Temperature;
fLanguage :
English
Journal_Title :
Lightwave Technology, Journal of
Publisher :
ieee
ISSN :
0733-8724
Type :
jour
DOI :
10.1109/JLT.1986.1074728
Filename :
1074728
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