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An MMI-based polarization splitter using patterned metal and tilted joint |
Optics Express, Vol. 20, Issue 26, pp. B371-B376 (2012)
http://dx.doi.org/10.1364/OE.20.00B371
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Abstract
A novel polarization splitter on an InP substrate utilizing an MMI coupler loaded with a dielectric and gold layer pad is proposed and simulated. A tilted joint is used for adjusting the phases of TE and TM modes. The MMI section is less than 540 μm. Simulations show that the device has a polarization extinction ratio over 23 dB and an insertion loss below 0.7 dB over the entire C-band for both TE and TM polarizations. The device design was optimized to maximize the wavelength range and tolerance for manufacturing variations.
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OCIS Codes
(060.2340) Fiber optics and optical communications : Fiber optics components
(130.0130) Integrated optics : Integrated optics
(130.5440) Integrated optics : Polarization-selective devices
ToC Category:
Waveguide and Optoelectronic Devices
History
Original Manuscript: October 2, 2012
Revised Manuscript: November 10, 2012
Manuscript Accepted: November 11, 2012
Published: November 29, 2012
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European Conference on Optical Communication 2012 (2012) Optics Express
Citation
Keisuke Kojima, Wangqing Yuan, Bingnan Wang, Toshiaki Koike-Akino, Kieran Parsons, Satoshi Nishikawa, and Eiji Yagyu, "An MMI-based polarization splitter using patterned metal and tilted joint," Opt. Express 20, B371-B376 (2012)
http://www.opticsinfobase.org/oe/abstract.cfm?URI=oe-20-26-B371
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