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Optical analysis and characterization of self-written and coupled waveguides

  • Derek J. Cassidy
  • , Raed Mullalah
  • , Min Wan
  • , John J. Healy
  • , John T. Sheridan (Corresponding author)

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Abstract

The creation of self-trapping waveguides within a photopolymer material and the resultant permanent self-written waveguides (SWW) has been investigated for their propagation properties. We look at two light beams as they converge on the photopolymer and interact with the material to produce two separate waveguides fabricated within the material. Here we study these self-written waveguides and investigate their coupling as they propagate within the PVA/AA and combine to form a single SWW within the material. The angle of insertion is interrogated to identify the best angle to produce the SWW coupling effect. The single coupled SWW that is produced, is measured for coherence and attenuation so as to characterize the coupled waveguide.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationPhotosensitive Materials and their Applications
EditorsRobert R. McLeod, Immaculada Pascual Villalobos, John T. Sheridan
PublisherSPIE
Number of pages13
ISBN (Electronic)9781510635074
ISBN (Print)9781510635067
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 13 Apr 2020
Externally publishedYes
EventSPIE Photonics Europe - Online
Duration: 6 Apr 202010 Apr 2020

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE
Volume11367
ISSN (Print)0277-786X
ISSN (Electronic)1996-756X

Conference

ConferenceSPIE Photonics Europe
CityOnline
Period6/04/2010/04/20

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