Title :
Self-diagnostic techniques for free-space optical switching
Author :
Chu, Hsiao-Hua ; Holmes, Melanie J.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Eng., Cambridge Univ., UK
Abstract :
We report novel methods for confirming pixel functionality and assisting optical alignment in a free space optical switch based on pixellated holograms in liquid crystal over silicon technology.
Keywords :
elemental semiconductors; holography; liquid crystals; optical switches; silicon; Si; free-space optical switching; liquid crystal; optical alignment; pixel functionality; pixellated holograms; self-diagnostic techniques; silicon technology; Fluctuations; Liquid crystals; Micromechanical devices; Optical losses; Optical modulation; Optical switches; Optical waveguides; Photonics; Silicon; Space technology;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2003. CLEO/Pacific Rim 2003. The 5th Pacific Rim Conference on
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7766-4
DOI :
10.1109/CLEOPR.2003.1274832
