Characterization of ion-exchanged waveguides for integrated-optical polarization devices

Kenneth H. Church; Raymond Zanoni

doi:10.1117/12.138813

11 December 1992 Characterization of ion-exchanged waveguides for integrated-optical polarization devices

Kenneth H. Church, Raymond Zanoni

Proceedings Volume 1746, Polarization Analysis and Measurement; (1992) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.138813
Event: San Diego '92, 1992, San Diego, CA, United States

Abstract

Polarization dependent integrated optical devices are becoming increasingly important in order to control polarization for coherent optical detection schemes, gyros, bidirectional communications using optical circulators, electro-optical switching and electro-optical phase modulation. Typically, integrated optical components are made by titanium diffusion into LiNbO₃, ion-exchange or electric field assisted ion diffusion in glasses. The diffused ion concentrations determine the waveguide properties. Theloped to understand the physical limitations of these devices, and the necessary electrical characteristics that the KD^*P modulators must have for use in the MSFC polarimeter. imaging systems. A near infra-red imaging polarimeter is used to measure the cubes. measurement using a known Stokes source. We discuss our work implementing computer-aided polarimetry using the Mueller calculus and applius to design waveguide structures for polarization integrated optical devices.

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Kenneth H. Church and Raymond Zanoni "Characterization of ion-exchanged waveguides for integrated-optical polarization devices", Proc. SPIE 1746, Polarization Analysis and Measurement, (11 December 1992); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.138813

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