Title :
A Polarization-independent Fast Light Switch
Author :
Tjuen, Ng Tien ; Gosal, Darwin ; Lamas-Linares, Antia ; Kurtsiefer, Christian
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Phys., Nat. Univ. of Singapore, Singapore
Abstract :
Fast optical phase shifters and switches based on electro-optical materials are in widespread use. However, fast bulk or integrated optics devices typically work only for one polarization. We present a low-loss polarization independent device with a switching time of 1.6 ns at 100 kHz repetition rate based on a Sagnac topology.
Keywords :
electro-optical switches; optical phase shifters; Sagnac topology; electro-optical materials; fast optical switches; low-loss polarization independent device; optical phase shifter; polarization-independent fast light switch; Communication switching; Fast light; Optical interferometry; Optical losses; Optical modulation; Optical polarization; Optical switches; Phase shifters; Sagnac interferometers; Voltage;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics - Pacific Rim, 2007. CLEO/Pacific Rim 2007. Conference on
Conference_Location :
Seoul
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1173-3
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1174-0
DOI :
10.1109/CLEOPR.2007.4391764
