Polarization rotation in asymmetric periodic loaded rib waveguides

Y. Shani, R. Alferness, T. Koch, U. Koren, M. Oron, B. I. Miller, M. G. Young

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Abstract

A new mechanism for polarization rotation in rib waveguides is suggested and demonstrated in InP waveguides. The polarization rotation is achieved by loading a rib waveguide in a periodic asymmetric way. Complete TE↔TM conversion, with only 2-3 dB excess loss, is obtained in a 3.7-mm-long InP loaded waveguide. Strong polarization rotation (80%), in shorter devices (0.3 mm long), is also demonstrated.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1278-1280
Number of pages3
JournalApplied Physics Letters
Volume59
Issue number11
DOIs
StatePublished - 1991

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Physics and Astronomy (miscellaneous)

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