Title :
Self-aligned InP/InGaAsP polarization converter for polarization-multiplexed photonic integrated circuits
Author :
Zaitsu, Masaru ; Tanemura, Takuo ; Higo, Akio ; Nakano, Yoshiaki
Author_Institution :
Res. Center for Adv. Sci. & Technol. (RCAST), Univ. of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
Abstract :
We experimentally demonstrate a compact and low-loss InP/InGaAsP polarization converter, fabricated by a simple self-aligned process. The mode-conversion of 96% and the excess loss of less than 1.0 dB are obtained over the entire C-band.
Keywords :
III-V semiconductors; gallium arsenide; indium compounds; integrated optics; C-band; InP-InGaAsP; compact and low-loss polarization converter; polarization-multiplexed photonic integrated circuits; self-aligned polarization converter; self-aligned process; Arrayed waveguide gratings; Erbium-doped fiber amplifiers; Fabrication; Indium phosphide; Optical transmitters; Photonic integrated circuits;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exposition and the National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference (OFC/NFOEC), 2013
Conference_Location :
Anaheim, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4799-0457-0
