Title :
An efficient N*N passive optical star coupler
Author :
Tabiani, Mahmoud ; Kavehrad, Mohsen
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng., Ottawa Univ., Ont., Canada
Abstract :
A novel method is presented for configuring an N*N passive star optical coupler and eliminating the excess loss problem associated with such couplers. A space-varying refractive index slab is introduced as a key design element for such a coupler. The wave mixing method is used to implement the coupler.<>
Keywords :
integrated optics; optical couplers; configuring; design element; excess loss problem; passive star optical coupler; space-varying refractive index slab; wave mixing method; Local area networks; Mathematical analysis; Optical coupling; Optical fiber LAN; Optical mixing; Optical refraction; Optical surface waves; Optical variables control; Refractive index; Slabs;
Journal_Title :
Photonics Technology Letters, IEEE
