Compact polarization converter in InP-based material

doi:10.1364/OPEX.13.005040

Optics Express

Editor: Michael Duncan
Vol. 13, Iss. 13 — Jun. 27, 2005
pp: 5040–5045

Compact polarization converter in InP-based material

Maria Kotlyar, Lorenzo Bolla, Michele Midrio, Liam O'Faolain, and Thomas Krauss »View Author Affiliations

Optics Express, Vol. 13, Issue 13, pp. 5040-5045 (2005)
http://dx.doi.org/10.1364/OPEX.13.005040

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Abstract

We present a polarization converter using one-dimensional grating principles. The device is based on slanted slots etched deeply into an InP/InGaAsP heterostructure. Almost complete polarization conversion, with a 14 dB extinction ratio, is observed for a device less than 2 µm long.

OCIS Codes
(130.3120) Integrated optics : Integrated optics devices
(220.0220) Optical design and fabrication : Optical design and fabrication

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History
Original Manuscript: May 12, 2005
Revised Manuscript: June 15, 2005
Published: June 27, 2005

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Maria Kotlyar, Lorenzo Bolla, Michele Midrio, Liam O'Faolain, and Thomas Krauss, "Compact polarization converter in InP-based material," Opt. Express 13, 5040-5045 (2005)
http://www.opticsinfobase.org/oe/abstract.cfm?URI=oe-13-13-5040

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Appl. Phys. Lett.

R. Ferrini,B. Lombardet, B. Wild, and R. Houdre, �??Hole depth- and shape-induced radiation losses in two-dimensional photonic crystals,�?? Appl. Phys. Lett. 82, 1009-1011 (2003). [CrossRef]

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H. A. Haus, L. C. Kimerling, and M. Romagnoli, �??Application of high index contrast technology to integrated optical devices,�?? Exp 3, 40 �?? 45 (2003), <a href="http://exp.telecomitalialab.com">http://exp.telecomitalialab.com</a>.

IEEE Phot. Technol. Lett.

I. Kiyat, A. Aydinli, and N. Dagli, �??A compact silicon-on-insulator polarization splitter,�?? IEEE Phot. Technol. Lett. 17, 100-102 (2005). [CrossRef]
D. Taillaert, H. Chong, P. I. Borel, L. H. Frandsen, R. M. De La Rue, and R. Baets, �??A compact two-dimensional grating coupler used as a polarization splitter,�?? IEEE Phot. Technol. Lett. 15, 1249-1251 (2003). [CrossRef]

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H. El-Refaei, D. Yevick and T. Jones, �??Slanted-rib waveguide InGaAsP-InP Polarization converters,�?? J. Lightwave Technol. 22, 1352-1357 (2004). [CrossRef]

J. Vac. Scien. Technol. B

M. V. Kotlyar, L. O'Faolain, R. Wilson, and T. F. Krauss, �??High-aspect-ratio chemically assisted ion-beam etching for photonic crystals using a high beam voltage-current ratio,�?? J. Vac. Scien. Technol. B 22, 1788-1791 (2004). [CrossRef]

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J. Cai, J. Jiang, and G. P. Nordin, �??Ultra-short waveguide polarization converter using a sub-wavelength grating,�?? in Integrated Photonics Research Topical Meetings (The Optical Society of America, Washington, DC, 2004), presentation IFG2.
M. Born and E. Wolff, Principles of Optics (Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, UK, 1980).
L. O'Faolain, M. V. Kotlyar, N. Tripathi, R. Wilson, and T. F. Krauss are preparing a manuscript to be called �??Fabrication of photonic crystals using a spin coated hydrogen silsesquioxane (HSQ) hard mask�??.

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