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Efficient grating coupling and optical characterization of poly-4BCMU waveguides

  • G. Assanto
  • , Q. Gong
  • , R. Zanoni
  • , G. I. Stegeman
  • , R. Burzynski
  • , P. N. Prasad
  • University of Arizona

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Abstract

We report on the optical characterization of poly-4BCMU slab waveguides, and on the fabrication of efficient grating guided-wave couplers using this material. Thin film samples were obtained, by spin coating, from a cyclopentanone solution. Grating couplers were used to measure the film refractive indices and thicknesses. Waveguide attenuation was obtained from measurements of the variation in scattering with propagation distance in the visible and near infrared. These parameters allowed us to design, fabricate and test a grating coupler with a coupling efficiency of 45% at 1.064 μm.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
PublisherPubl by Int Soc for Optical Engineering
Pages254-259
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)0819402575, 9780819402578
DOIs
StatePublished - 1990
EventNonlinear Optical Materials and Devices for Photonic Switching - Los Angeles, CA, USA
Duration: Jan 16 1990Jan 17 1990

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume1216
ISSN (Print)0277-786X

Conference

ConferenceNonlinear Optical Materials and Devices for Photonic Switching
CityLos Angeles, CA, USA
Period01/16/9001/17/90

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