We propose a novel add-drop multiplexer for dense wavelength division multiplexing optical communications ( DWDM) operating in C band (1530-1565 nm). The device has been designed for channel in-diffused glass waveguides. The device is switchable because a POLICRYPS (POlymer LIquid CRYstal Polymer Slices) based grating is deposited on top of the wider bimodal waveguide. At our knowledge this is the first example of switchable add-drop multiplexer.
A switchable optical add-drop multiplexer using ion-exchange waveguides and a POLICRYPS grating overlayer / Asquini, Rita; J., D'Angelo; D'Alessandro, Antonio. - In: MOLECULAR CRYSTALS AND LIQUID CRYSTALS. - ISSN 1542-1406. - STAMPA. - 450:(2006), pp. 203-214. [10.1080/15421400600588439]
A switchable optical add-drop multiplexer using ion-exchange waveguides and a POLICRYPS grating overlayer
ASQUINI, Rita;D'ALESSANDRO, Antonio
2006
Abstract
We propose a novel add-drop multiplexer for dense wavelength division multiplexing optical communications ( DWDM) operating in C band (1530-1565 nm). The device has been designed for channel in-diffused glass waveguides. The device is switchable because a POLICRYPS (POlymer LIquid CRYstal Polymer Slices) based grating is deposited on top of the wider bimodal waveguide. At our knowledge this is the first example of switchable add-drop multiplexer.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.