Novel compact polarization converters based on ultra short bends

C. van Dam, L.H. Spiekman, F.P.G.M. van Ham, F.H. Groen, J.J.G.M. van der Tol, Ingrid Moerman, Wilfrid Pascher, Michael Hamacher, H. Heidrich, C.M. Weinert,

IEEE Photonics Technology Letters · 1996 · 92 citations · 6 references

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A novel integrated polarization converter based on ultra short bends is presented, which has a potential for low loss and small device size. A conversion value of 85% was experimentally measured with excess loss of 2.7 dB and overall dimensions of 975×83 μm. Also 45% conversion was measured with extremely low excess loss of 0.4 dB for a device size of 760×86 μm.

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