Title :
Spectral response apodization of Bragg-like optical filters with a novel grating chirp design
Author :
Lupu, A. ; Carenco, A. ; Win, P. ; Sik, H. ; Boulet, P. ; Carre, M. ; Slempkes, S.
Author_Institution :
Groupement d´Interet Econ., OPTO+, Marcoussis, France
Abstract :
A novel grating chirp design providing symmetric apodization without perturbing local propagation constants is successfully applied to realize codirectional grating assisted filter. This technique is suited for apodization of Bragg grating filters and mirror spectra as well.
Keywords :
Bragg gratings; chirp modulation; optical design techniques; optical images; optical modulation; optical waveguide filters; Bragg grating filters; Bragg-like optical filters; grating assisted filter; grating chirp design; local propagation constants; mirror spectra; spectral response apodization; symmetric apodization; Bragg gratings; Chirp; Couplers; Integrated optics; Mirrors; Optical design; Optical filters; Optical waveguides; Propagation constant; Wavelength measurement;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference, 1999, and the International Conference on Integrated Optics and Optical Fiber Communication. OFC/IOOC '99. Technical Digest
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-582-X
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.1999.766406
