Title :
Electro-optically tunable wavelength selective polarisation convertor in Zn:LiTaO3
Author :
Tang, Zhen ; Eknoyan, O. ; Taylor, H.F. ; Swenson, V.P.
Author_Institution :
Texas A&M Univ., College Station, TX, USA
Abstract :
Wavelength dependent TE to or from TM conversion with 98% efficiency has been obtained using a periodic, strain inducing SiO2 film on an LiTaO3 waveguide. Electro-optic tuning of the peak wavelength from 616 to 680 nm was demonstrated.
Keywords :
convertors; electro-optical devices; integrated optics; light polarisation; lithium compounds; optical communication equipment; optical waveguide components; tuning; zinc; 616 to 680 nm; 98 percent; LiTaO 3 waveguide; SiO 2-LiTaO 3:Zn; WDM; electro-optic tuning; periodic film; polarisation convertor; strain inducing SiO 2 film; wavelength dependent TE/TM conversion; wavelength selective;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19921445
