Super broadband ultrafast waveguide switches based on dynamic waveguiding effect

Yun Ching Chang, Wenbin Zhu, Ju Hung Chao, Shizhuo Yin, Robert C. Hoffman, Andrew G. Mott, Claire Luo

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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 languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationPhotonic Fiber and Crystal Devices
Subtitle of host publicationAdvances in Materials and Innovations in Device Applications VIII
EditorsShizhuo Yin, Ruyan Guo
PublisherSPIE
ISBN (Electronic)9781628412277
DOIs
StatePublished - 2014
EventPhotonic Fiber and Crystal Devices: Advances in Materials and Innovations in Device Applications VIII - San Diego, United States
Duration: Aug 17 2014Aug 18 2014

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume9200
ISSN (Print)0277-786X
ISSN (Electronic)1996-756X

Other

OtherPhotonic Fiber and Crystal Devices: Advances in Materials and Innovations in Device Applications VIII
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Diego
Period8/17/148/18/14

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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