Adaptive Optical Splitter Employing an Opto-VLSI Processor and a 4-[Formula Omitted] Imaging System

A novel adaptive optical splitter structure employing an Opto-VLSI processor and 4-f imaging system is proposed and experimentally demonstrated. By driving the Opto-VLSI processor with computer generated multicasting phase holograms, an input optical signal launched into an input optical fiber port...

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Published in:Journal of lightwave technology 2010-10, Vol.28 (19), p.2761
Main Authors: Mustafa, Haithem A. B, Xiao, Feng, Alameh, Kamal
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:A novel adaptive optical splitter structure employing an Opto-VLSI processor and 4-f imaging system is proposed and experimentally demonstrated. By driving the Opto-VLSI processor with computer generated multicasting phase holograms, an input optical signal launched into an input optical fiber port can be split and coupled into many output optical fiber ports with arbitrary splitting ratios. A proof-of-principle 1[Formula Omitted]2 adaptive optical splitter structure driven by optimized multicasting phase holograms uploaded onto the Opto-VLSI processor is developed, demonstrating an arbitrary splitting ratio over a wavelength range exceeding 50 nm.
ISSN:0733-8724
1558-2213
DOI:10.1109/JLT.2010.2062487