Abstract
We present a short, 800µm, interference based, 2×2 polarization splitter.
The device consists of a Mach Zehnder Interferometer with polarization converters in the
arms. Birefringence in the waveguides causes a phase shift between light in the arms.
This phase shift has an opposite sign for the two orthogonal polarizations.
For a 2×2 splitter an additional polarization independent phaseshift of p/2 in one of
the arms is necessary. This phase difference corresponds to a length of 120 nm and is
obtained by tilting the input and output couplers of the MZI. First results show a splitting
ratio of approximately 9 dB.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 12th Annual Symposium of the IEEE/LEOS Benelux Chapter, 17-18 December 2007, Brussels, Belgium |
Editors | M. Delqué, Ph. Emplit, S.P. Gorza, P. Kockaert, X.J.M. Leijtens |
Place of Publication | Brussels |
Publisher | IEEE/LEOS |
Pages | 71-74 |
ISBN (Print) | 978-2-9600753-0-4 |
Publication status | Published - 2007 |
Event | 12th Annual Symposium of the IEEE/LEOS Benelux Chapter, December 17-18, 2007, Brussels, Belgium - Brussels, Belgium Duration: 17 Dec 2007 → 18 Dec 2007 |
Conference
Conference | 12th Annual Symposium of the IEEE/LEOS Benelux Chapter, December 17-18, 2007, Brussels, Belgium |
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Country/Territory | Belgium |
City | Brussels |
Period | 17/12/07 → 18/12/07 |