Abstract
In this paper, a new type of waveguide switch-field induced dynamic optical waveguide switch is presented. The switching mechanism is based on electric-field induced dynamic waveguiding effect in nanodisordered potassium tantalate niobate (KTN) crystals. By applying an electric field at different locations, different waveguide paths are created, which result in different output locations. The major advantages of this unique optical switch are broad bandwidth, covering the entire 1300 nm - 1600 nm fiber optic communication window, and ultrafast switching speed (on the order of nanosecond), which can be very useful for next generation optical networks such as the one used in data center networks.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Photonic Fiber and Crystal Devices |
Subtitle of host publication | Advances in Materials and Innovations in Device Applications VIII |
Publisher | SPIE |
Volume | 9200 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781628412277 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2014 |
Event | Photonic Fiber and Crystal Devices: Advances in Materials and Innovations in Device Applications VIII - San Diego, United States Duration: Aug 17 2014 → Aug 18 2014 |
Other
Other | Photonic Fiber and Crystal Devices: Advances in Materials and Innovations in Device Applications VIII |
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Country/Territory | United States |
City | San Diego |
Period | 8/17/14 → 8/18/14 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Computer Science Applications
- Applied Mathematics
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering