Title :
A compact optical microfiber based PZT phase modulator
Author :
Belal, M. ; Zhang, X. ; Chen, G.Y. ; Song, Z. ; Brambilla, G. ; Newson, T.P.
Author_Institution :
Optoelectron. Res. Centre, Univ. of Southampton, Southampton, UK
Abstract :
A compact piezoelectric transducer (PZT) phase modulator is manufactured with optical microfiber. Its frequency response efficiency is measured, proving that frequencies higher than 1 MHz frequency can be reached.
Keywords :
frequency response; optical communication equipment; optical fibre fabrication; optical modulation; phase modulation; piezoelectric transducers; PZT phase modulator; frequency 1 MHz; frequency response efficiency; optical microfiber; piezoelectric transducer phase modulator; Frequency modulation; Frequency response; Optical fibers; Optical modulation; Phase modulation; Polymers;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO), 2012 Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-1839-6
