Title :
Polarization converter and splitter for a coherent receiver optical network on InP
Author :
Albrecht, P. ; Hamacher, M. ; Heidrich, H. ; Hoffmann, D. ; Nolting, H.-P. ; Schlak, M. ; Weinert, C.M.
Author_Institution :
Heinrich-Hertz-Inst. fur Nachrichtentech. Berlin GmbH., Germany
Abstract :
The key elements of a coherent optical receiver network using a polarization diversity scheme are summarized. The principles of operation and design of the elements for monolithic integration of the waveguide network are sketched and first results are presented
Keywords :
III-V semiconductors; diversity reception; indium compounds; integrated optics; light polarisation; optical communication equipment; optical couplers; optical elements; optical waveguides; receivers; InP; TE/TM-mode converter; TE/TM-mode splitter; coherent optical receiver network; design; monolithic integration; polarization diversity scheme; waveguide network;
Conference_Titel :
Polarisation Effects in Optical Switching and Routing Systems, IEE Colloquium on
Conference_Location :
London
