Title :
Theory of wavelength multiplexing with rectangular transfer functions
Author :
Dragone, Corrado
Abstract :
We derive the optimum arrangements suitable for efficient multiplexing and demultiplexing in optical networks. By using a planar arrangement of waveguide arrays, nearly ideal rectangular transfer functions are obtained by using two gratings of opposite dispersions. Two different techniques are described. One of these requires several grating. The other is a reflective interferometer that only requires one grating, in which case each signal must pass twice through the same grating.
Keywords :
arrayed waveguide gratings; integrated optics; light interferometers; optical dispersion; optical fibre networks; optical transfer function; reflectivity; wavelength division multiplexing; demultiplexing; gratings; ideal rectangular transfer functions; multiplexing; opposite dispersions; optical networks; optimum arrangements; planar arrangement; rectangular transfer functions; reflective interferometer; waveguide arrays; wavelength multiplexing; Arrayed waveguide gratings; Demultiplexing; Optical fiber networks; Optical planar waveguides; Optical waveguide theory; Optical waveguides; Planar waveguides; Rectangular waveguides; Transfer functions; WDM networks;
Journal_Title :
Selected Topics in Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of
DOI :
10.1109/JSTQE.2002.805966
