Fabrication of novel integrated components for next-generation optical networks using the femtosecond-laser direct-write technique

A. Fuerbach, S. Gross, N. Riesen, H. An, S. Flemming, A. Arriola, J. Love, M. J. Withford

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Abstract

By tightly focussing a femtosecond laser beam inside the bulk of a transparent dielectric, a highly localised and permanent change of the material's refractive index can be induced. This provides the basis for the rapid fabrication of fully integrated 3D photonic structures and devices that are not only compact and lightweight but also inherently robust since they are embedded within the bulk material. In this paper, we report on our capabilities to fabricate novel and unique components that will find applications in next-generation optical communication networks: Mode-selective waveguide couplers enable the use of multimode-optical fibres in ultrahigh-bandwidth mode-division multiplexing systems whereas thermal poling can be employed to create large second-order optical nonlinearities for applications such as second-harmonic generation or electro-optic modulation and switching.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationICTON 2014 - 16th International Conference on Transparent Optical Networks
EditorsM Jaworski, M Marciniak
Place of PublicationPiscataway, N.J.
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Pages1-4
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781479956012, 9781479956005
ISBN (Print)9781479956029
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jul 2014
Event16th International Conference on Transparent Optical Networks, ICTON 2014 - Graz, Austria
Duration: 6 Jul 201410 Jul 2014

Other

Other16th International Conference on Transparent Optical Networks, ICTON 2014
Country/TerritoryAustria
CityGraz
Period6/07/1410/07/14

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