DocumentCode
807668
Title
Electro-optically tunable wavelength selective polarisation convertor in Zn:LiTaO3
Author
Tang, Zhen ; Eknoyan, O. ; Taylor, H.F. ; Swenson, V.P.
Author_Institution
Texas A&M Univ., College Station, TX, USA
Volume
28
Issue
24
fYear
1992
Firstpage
2248
Lastpage
2250
Abstract
Wavelength dependent TE to or from TM conversion with 98% efficiency has been obtained using a periodic, strain inducing SiO2 film on an LiTaO3 waveguide. Electro-optic tuning of the peak wavelength from 616 to 680 nm was demonstrated.
Keywords
convertors; electro-optical devices; integrated optics; light polarisation; lithium compounds; optical communication equipment; optical waveguide components; tuning; zinc; 616 to 680 nm; 98 percent; LiTaO 3 waveguide; SiO 2-LiTaO 3:Zn; WDM; electro-optic tuning; periodic film; polarisation convertor; strain inducing SiO 2 film; wavelength dependent TE/TM conversion; wavelength selective;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Electronics Letters
Publisher
iet
ISSN
0013-5194
Type
jour
DOI
10.1049/el:19921445
Filename
173074
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