DocumentCode :
1516977
Title :
A LiNbO 
Active Switch Coupler at 2050 nm for Differential Absorption Lidar and Atmospheric Gas Monitoring
Author :
Pawela, Y. ; Grossard, N. ; Le Mounier, F. ; Gibert, F. ; Hauden, J.
Author_Institution :
Photline Technol., Besancon, France
Volume :
23
Issue :
16
fYear :
2011
Firstpage :
1163
Lastpage :
1165
Abstract :
We report, for what we believe is the first time, the design and the fabrication of an active optical switch working at 2050 nm. The switch uses a lithium niobate crystal and is fully packaged. It is based on a three-section alternating Δβ configuration. It is dedicated to differential absorption lidar (DIAL) and atmospheric gas monitoring.
Keywords :
absorption; atmospheric composition; atmospheric techniques; environmental monitoring (geophysics); lithium compounds; niobium compounds; optical directional couplers; optical radar; optical switches; LiNbO3; active optical switch; active switch coupler; atmospheric gas monitoring; differential absorption lidar; lithium niobate crystal; three-section alternating Δβ configuration; Electrodes; Lithium niobate; Modulation; Optical coupling; Optical switches; Optical waveguides; Directional coupler; infrared; lidar; lithium niobate; switch;
fLanguage :
English
Journal_Title :
Photonics Technology Letters, IEEE
Publisher :
ieee
ISSN :
1041-1135
Type :
jour
DOI :
10.1109/LPT.2011.2155052
Filename :
5767546
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