Title :
Quasi-phase-matched polarisation rotation in III–V waveguides incorporating magneto-optic claddings
Author :
Holmes, B.M. ; Hutchings, D.C.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electron. & Electr. Eng., Univ. of Glasgow, Glasgow
Abstract :
The first demonstration of quasi-phase-matched, non-reciprocal polarisation rotation in III-V waveguides, achieved through the incorporation of a periodically alternating magneto-optic and non magneto-optic upper cladding is reported.
Keywords :
III-V semiconductors; optical fibre cladding; optical waveguides; polarisation; III-V waveguides; magneto-optic claddings; nonreciprocal polarisation rotation; quasiphase-matched polarisation rotation; III-V semiconductor materials; Magnetooptic effects; Optical noise; Optical polarization; Optical refraction; Optical surface waves; Optical variables control; Optical waveguides; Planar waveguides; Stimulated emission; (210.3810) Magneto-optical; (230.2240) Faraday effect; (230.3240) Isolators; (230.7390) Waveguides, planar;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2006 and 2006 Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference. CLEO/QELS 2006. Conference on
Conference_Location :
Long Beach, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-813-1
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-813-1
DOI :
10.1109/CLEO.2006.4627803
