Title :
Polarisation independent switch and polarisation splitter employing Δβ and Δκ modulation
Author :
Granestrand, P. ; Thylen, Lars ; Stoltz, B.
Author_Institution :
Ericsson Telecom, Stockholm
fDate :
9/1/1988 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The authors report a novel type of polarisation independent directional coupler switch on X-cut, Y-propagating Ti:LiNbO3, with modest fabrication tolerances. The device can also be used as a polarisation splitter. The principle of operation and experimental results are given
Keywords :
directional couplers; electro-optical devices; integrated optics; light polarisation; lithium compounds; optical couplers; optical modulation; switches; titanium; LiNbO3:Ti; X-cut; Y-propagating; directional coupler switch; electrooptical device; integrated optics; polarisation independent; polarisation splitter;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
