Title :
Photonic crystal polarization beam splitters and their applications: first industrialization of photonic crystal devices
Author :
Kawashima, T. ; Sato, Takao ; Ishikawa, W. ; Kawakami, Shojiro
Author_Institution :
NICHe, Tohoku Univ., Sendai, Japan
Abstract :
We have developed novel polarization beam splitters consisting of photonic crystals and proved several attractive properties. We report their characteristics and several practical applications such as an isolator, a polarization beam combiner, and a state-of-polarization sensor.
Keywords :
light polarisation; optical beam splitters; optical fabrication; optical properties; photonic crystals; isolator; photonic crystal; polarization beam combiner; polarization beam splitters; state-of-polarization sensor; Finite difference methods; Laser beams; Laser modes; Magnetic materials; Nonhomogeneous media; Optical sensors; Photonic crystals; Polarization; Sputter etching; Sputtering;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communications Conference, 2003. OFC 2003
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-746-6
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.2003.1248359
