Title :
Strong polarization conversion in periodically loaded strip waveguides
Author :
Mertens, K. ; Scholl, B. ; Schmitt, H.J.
Author_Institution :
Inst. fur Hochfrequenztech., Tech. Hochschule Aachen, Germany
Abstract :
We give a comprehensive explanation for an unexpected strong polarization conversion effect in periodically loaded strip waveguides, which was detected experimentally some years ago. The effect can be put down to the occurrence of hybrid supermodes. Based on this knowledge, design proposals for new, highly efficient polarization converters can be given.
Keywords :
optical communication equipment; optical design techniques; optical polarisers; optical waveguide theory; optical waveguides; perturbation theory; design proposals; highly efficient polarization converter design; hybrid supermodes; periodically loaded strip waveguides; strong polarization conversion; unexpected strong polarization conversion effect; Dielectric devices; Loaded waveguides; Optical coupling; Optical polarization; Optical sensors; Optical waveguides; Proposals; Slabs; Strips; Tellurium;
Journal_Title :
Photonics Technology Letters, IEEE
