Optimization of Y-splitting antiresonant reflecting optical waveguides-based rib waveguides

Matthew A. Stott; Jennifer Black; Erik Hamilton; Holger Schmidt; Aaron R. Hawkins

doi:10.1117/1.OE.55.10.100505

31 October 2016 Optimization of Y-splitting antiresonant reflecting optical waveguides-based rib waveguides

Matthew A. Stott, Jennifer Black, Erik Hamilton, Holger Schmidt, Aaron R. Hawkins

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Optical Engineering, Vol. 55, Issue 10, 100505 (October 2016). https://doi.org/10.1117/1.OE.55.10.100505

Abstract

Antiresonant reflecting optical waveguide power splitters, designed for use around the 635-nm wavelength, are characterized for multiple split angles ranging from 0.5 deg to 9 deg. Theoretical expectations and simulations predict lowest transmission losses at this split junction for the lowest angles. This is confirmed by the experimental structures built in SiO₂ films on silicon substrates. A fabrication nonideality affects the achievable splitting angle. Design considerations are discussed based on tradeoffs between loss and the required length for a Y-splitter.

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Matthew A. Stott, Jennifer Black, Erik Hamilton, Holger Schmidt, and Aaron R. Hawkins "Optimization of Y-splitting antiresonant reflecting optical waveguides-based rib waveguides," Optical Engineering 55(10), 100505 (31 October 2016). https://doi.org/10.1117/1.OE.55.10.100505

Published: 31 October 2016

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