Wavelength Tunable Polarization Mode Converter Utilizing Strain-Optic Effects in Ti:LiNbO 3

Electro-optically wavelength tunable polarization mode converters have been produced in LiNbO 3 substrate using strain-induced polarization mode coupling. Polarization conversion in excess of 82% was achieved at a wavelength of 701.39 nm for both transverse electric (TE) and transverse magnetic (TM)...

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Published in:Japanese Journal of Applied Physics 1999-12, Vol.38 (12A), p.L1406
Main Authors: Sik Jung, Hong, F. Taylor, Ohanses Eknoyan
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Electro-optically wavelength tunable polarization mode converters have been produced in LiNbO 3 substrate using strain-induced polarization mode coupling. Polarization conversion in excess of 82% was achieved at a wavelength of 701.39 nm for both transverse electric (TE) and transverse magnetic (TM) input polarizations. The maximum conversion efficiency is highly wavelength selective with a spectral width of 1.45 nm in a 3.2 mm long device. Electro-optic tuning of the center wavelength with a linear tuning rate of 0.029 nm/V was demonstrated.
ISSN:0021-4922
1347-4065
DOI:10.1143/JJAP.38.L1406