Title :
A TM Y-branch wavelength multi/demultiplexer by K+ and Ag+ ion-exchange for λ=1.31 and 1.55 μm
Author :
Xiang, Feng ; Yip, Gar Lam
Author_Institution :
Guided-Wave Photonics Lab., McGill Univ., Montreal, Que., Canada
fDate :
7/1/1996 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A Y-branch multi/demultiplexer by K+ and Ag+ ion-exchange was optimally designed, using the 2-D beam propagation method (BPM) and successfully fabricated for λ=1.31 and 1.55 μm. The measured extinction ratios of our preliminary devices are about 20 dB
Keywords :
demultiplexing equipment; ion exchange; multiplexing equipment; optical fabrication; optical planar waveguides; potassium; silver; wavelength division multiplexing; 1.31 mum; 1.55 mum; 2-D beam propagation method; Ag+ ion-exchange; K+ ion-exchange; TM Y-branch wavelength multi/demultiplexer; extinction ratios; Erbium; Extinction ratio; Geometrical optics; Glass; Optical refraction; Optical sensors; Optical surface waves; Optical variables control; Optical waveguides; Senior members;
Journal_Title :
Lightwave Technology, Journal of
