Title :
Novel method for simulating refractive index distributions of EO materials with electrostrictive distortions
Author :
Imai, Tadayuki ; Yagi, Shogo
Author_Institution :
NTT Photonics Labs., Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp., Atsugi, Japan
Abstract :
We report a novel method for simulating distributed refractive index modulations for materials with the second-order electro-optic effect. The theory assimilates calculations of strains caused by the electrostrictive effect.
Keywords :
electro-optical effects; optical materials; refractive index; electro-optic material; electrostrictive distortion; refractive index distribution; second order electro-optic effect; Capacitive sensors; Electrooptic effects; Electrostriction; Lenses; Optical distortion; Optical materials; Optical modulation; Optical refraction; Optical variables control; Refractive index;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO) and Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference (QELS), 2010 Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-890-2
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-890-2