Passive mode converter with a periodically tilted InP/GaInAsP rib waveguide

Author

Heidrich, H. ; Albrecht, P. ; Hamacher, M. ; Nolting, H.-P. ; Schroeter-Janssen, H. ; Weinert, C.M.

Author_Institution

Heinrich-Hertz-lnst. fuer Nachrichtentech. Berlin, Germany

Volume

4

Issue

1

fYear

1992

Firstpage

34

Lastpage

36

Abstract

TE to TM converters with constant 45 degrees operation are a key component in OEICs for coherent optical system applications. A passive TE/TM-mode converter with a laterally tilted rib waveguide fabricated on a stepped substrate is proposed and investigated. The conversion effect has been simulated using scalar and vectorial two-dimensional finite difference methods. The device fabricated on

Keywords

III-V semiconductors; difference equations; electro-optical devices; gallium arsenide; indium compounds; integrated optics; integrated optoelectronics; optical losses; optical waveguides; 3 dB; III-V semiconductor; InP; InP-GaInAsP; OEIC; TE to TM converters; TE/TM-beatlength; coherent optical system applications; electrooptical control; excess loss; passive mode converter; periodically tilted InP/GaInAsP rib waveguide; scalar 2D finite difference methods; stepped substrate; vectorial two-dimensional finite difference methods; Finite difference methods; High speed optical techniques; Indium phosphide; Optical devices; Optical polarization; Optical receivers; Optical scattering; Optical surface waves; Optical waveguides; Tellurium;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Photonics Technology Letters, IEEE

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

1041-1135

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/68.124867

Filename

124867