DocumentCode
1545262
Title
A novel grating-in-etalon WDM device and a proof-of-concept demonstration of a 1 x 40 polarization insensitive WDM
Author
Fu, Xiaoli ; Xu, J.M.
Author_Institution
Dept. of Electr. & Comput. Eng., Toronto Univ., Ont., Canada
Volume
9
Issue
6
fYear
1997
fDate
6/1/1997 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
779
Lastpage
781
Abstract
We propose a novel grating-in-etalon device for wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) applications. After presenting the device concept and a specific design of the device configuration, we report a first proof-of-concept demonstration of a 1/spl times/40 polarization insensitive WDM device in LiNbO/sub 3/.
Keywords
diffraction gratings; integrated optics; light interferometers; lithium compounds; multiplexing equipment; optical waveguide filters; wavelength division multiplexing; 1 by 40 WDM device; 1/spl times/40 polarization insensitive WDM; LiNbO/sub 3/; grating-in-etalon WDM device; proof-of-concept demonstration; wavelength division multiplexing; Arrayed waveguide gratings; Bragg gratings; Demultiplexing; Diffraction gratings; Optical fiber communication; Optical fiber couplers; Optical fiber devices; Optical fiber polarization; Optical fiber sensors; Wavelength division multiplexing;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Photonics Technology Letters, IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
1041-1135
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/68.584988
Filename
584988
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