Title :
Thin-film (DE)MUX based on step-like spatial beam shifting
Author :
Gerken, Martina ; Miller, David A B
Author_Institution :
Edward L. Ginzton Lab., Stanford Univ., CA, USA
Abstract :
Using spatial beam shifting a single dielectric stack can demultiplex multiple WDM channels. We demonstrate in theory and experiment that a compact, cost-effective (DE)MUX with flat-top passbands and low loss can be achieved.
Keywords :
demultiplexing equipment; multiplexing equipment; optical communication equipment; optical films; optical losses; wavelength division multiplexing; compact cost-effective demultiplexer/multiplexer; flat-top passbands; low loss; multiple WDM channels; single dielectric stack; step-like spatial beam shifting; thin-film demultiplexer; thin-film multiplexer; Channel spacing; Demultiplexing; Dielectric substrates; Dielectric thin films; Laboratories; Manufacturing; Optical reflection; Passband; Transistors; Wavelength division multiplexing;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics Society, 2002. LEOS 2002. The 15th Annual Meeting of the IEEE
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7500-9
DOI :
10.1109/LEOS.2002.1159563
