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Optimized coupling of a Gaussian beam into an optical waveguide with a grating coupler: comparison of experimental and theoretical results

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Abstract

The coupling efficiency of grating couplers is derived for a Gaussian incident beam. Its optimum value depends on the beam waist and on the position of a light spot with respect to the coupler edge for given grating parameters. The characteristic coupling length has been experimentally determined for the grating coupler studied. Relative measurements of the coupling efficiency as a function of incident beam characteristics are in good agreement with the numerical results.

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