Title :
First realized polarization converter based on hybrid supermodes
Author :
Mertens, K. ; Opitz, B. ; Hövel, R. ; Heime, K. ; Schmitt, H.J.
Author_Institution :
Aachen Univ. of Technol., Germany
fDate :
3/1/1998 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
We report the first realized polarization converter based on the concept of hybrid supermodes. A polarization conversion of 93% is achieved for a device length of only 0.25 mm. This represents the shortest polarization converter realized on InP so far.
Keywords :
III-V semiconductors; gallium arsenide; gallium compounds; indium compounds; integrated optics; optical polarisers; optical waveguide theory; optical waveguides; 0.25 mm; 93 percent; InGaAsP; InGaAsP slab waveguide; InP; device length; hybrid supermodes; polarization conversion; polarization converter; shortest polarization converter; Indium phosphide; Loaded waveguides; Optical polarization; Optical sensors; Optical waveguides; Propagation constant; Slabs; Strips; Tellurium; Waveguide theory;
Journal_Title :
Photonics Technology Letters, IEEE
