IEEE Journal of Selected Topics in Quantum Electronics · 1998 · 231 citations · 38 references
PhotonicsWaveguidesEngineeringPhysicsOptical PropertiesApplied PhysicsSilica-based PlanarPlc TechnologyPlanar Waveguide SensorGuided-wave OpticOptical SwitchingPhotonic Integrated CircuitIntegrated PlcPhotonic DeviceOptoelectronicsNanophotonics
Silica-based planar lightwave circuits (PLC) provide various important devices for both optical wavelength-division-multiplexing networks and optical access network. This paper is an overview of recent progress in PLC technology including optical power splitters, arrayed-waveguide gratings, thermooptic switches, and hybrid integrated PLC's.
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