Polarization-independent athermal design for electro-optic modulators and variable optical attenuators

Shizhuo Yin; Purwadi Purwosumarto; Zhuanyun Guo; Fang Luo

doi:10.1117/12.472885

17 June 2003 Polarization-independent athermal design for electro-optic modulators and variable optical attenuators

Shizhuo Yin, Purwadi Purwosumarto, Zhuanyun Guo, Fang Luo

Proceedings Volume 4989, Optical Devices for Fiber Communication IV; (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.472885
Event: Integrated Optoelectronics Devices, 2003, San Jose, CA, United States

Abstract

In this paper, a unique polarization independent athermal electro-optic modulator using lithium niobate, LiNbO₃, and/or lithium tantalite, LiTaO₃ crystals is presented. The modulator uses a unique sandwich configuration, in which a pair of lithium niobate crystals are bonded together and an embedded electrode is sandwiched in between them. By applying a proper electric field, the output intensity of the device can be continuously adjusted independent of polarization state of incoming light beam and the ambient temperature.

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Shizhuo Yin, Purwadi Purwosumarto, Zhuanyun Guo, and Fang Luo "Polarization-independent athermal design for electro-optic modulators and variable optical attenuators", Proc. SPIE 4989, Optical Devices for Fiber Communication IV, (17 June 2003); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.472885

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