Title :
Low loss ring resonator waveguides in self processing photopolymers
Author :
Grabowski, Matthew W. ; McLeod, Robert R.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Phys., Colorado Univ., Boulder, CO
Abstract :
We propose a method for making low loss ring resonators in self processing photopolymers via direct-write lithography. This direct-write method compensates radiation mode coupling to first order, significantly reducing bend loss.
Keywords :
lithography; optical polymers; optical waveguides; bend loss; direct-write lithography; radiation mode coupling; ring resonator waveguides; self processing photopolymers; Integrated optics; Lithography; Optical attenuators; Optical filters; Optical losses; Optical polymers; Optical ring resonators; Optical waveguides; Refractive index; Stimulated emission; (130.3120) Integrated optics devices; (160.5470) Polymers;
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
