Title :
Two dimensional dynamic focusing and optical switching of laser light by ferroelectric devices
Author :
Krishnamurthi, M. ; Ramirez, M.O. ; Tian, L. ; Gopalan, V.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Mater. Sci. & Eng., Pennsylvania State Univ., Philadelphia, PA
Abstract :
Two dimensional dynamic focusing is demonstrated by using lens-shaped ferroelectric domain stacks. The devices were fabricated on lithium tantalate and tested at 633 nm. Novel designs and numerical simulations are presented for optical switching applications.
Keywords :
electro-optical switches; ferroelectric devices; laser beams; lenses; lithium compounds; optical design techniques; optical fabrication; optical focusing; optical testing; LiTaO3; fabrication process; ferroelectric device design; laser light; lens-shaped ferroelectric domain stacks; lithium tantalate; optical switching; optical testing; two-dimensional dynamic focusing; wavelength 633 nm; Ferroelectric devices; Optical devices;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2008 and 2008 Conference on Quantum Electronics and Laser Science. CLEO/QELS 2008. Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-859-9
