DocumentCode
1679288
Title
Application of Liquid Crystal Technology to Telecommunication Devices
Author
Kelly, Jack
Author_Institution
CoAdna Photonics, Stow
fYear
2007
Firstpage
1
Lastpage
7
Abstract
Using the wavelength selective switch as a prototypical example, we examine the use of liquid crystal technology for telecom applications. Some key design issues and performance parameters are discussed.
Keywords
liquid crystal devices; optical communication; design issues; liquid crystal technology; performance parameters; telecommunication devices; wavelength selective switch; Active matrix liquid crystal displays; Birefringence; Liquid crystal devices; Liquid crystals; Optical attenuators; Optical devices; Optical polarization; Optical scattering; Optical switches; Optical waveguides;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Optical Fiber Communication and the National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference, 2007. OFC/NFOEC 2007. Conference on
Conference_Location
Anaheim, CA
Print_ISBN
1-55752-831-4
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/OFC.2007.4348511
Filename
4348511
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