Title :
A High-Performance Micro Spot-Size Converter Fabricated using Focused Ion-Beam Etching Technique
Author :
Shiraishi, Kazuo ; Tsai, Chen S. ; Yoda, Hidehiko ; Minagawa, Kazushi ; Irie, Akinobu
Author_Institution :
Utsunomiya Univ., Japan; kazuos@cc.utsunomiya-u.ac.jp
Abstract :
An efficient spot size converter using a micro GRIN slab chip with a hemi-cylindrical endface for conversion between single-mode fibers and fine-core waveguides has been successfully fabricated by means of the focused ion-beam etching technique.
Keywords :
Diffraction; Etching; Integrated optics; Optical fibers; Optical films; Optical refraction; Optical variables control; Optical waveguides; Refractive index; Slabs;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2005. CLEO/Pacific Rim 2005. Pacific Rim Conference on
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-9242-6
DOI :
10.1109/CLEOPR.2005.1569485
