Silicon photonics broadband modulation-based isolator

被引:103
作者
Doerr, C. R. [1 ]
Chen, L. [1 ]
Vermeulen, D. [1 ]
机构
[1] Acacia Commun, Hazlet, NJ 07730 USA
来源
OPTICS EXPRESS | 2014年 / 22卷 / 04期
关键词
OPTICAL ISOLATOR;
D O I
10.1364/OE.22.004493
中图分类号
O43 [光学];
学科分类号
070207 ; 0803 ;
摘要
We discuss an optical isolator design based on tandem phase modulators in a long interferometer. It provides low-loss, broadband isolation in a photonic integrated circuit without requiring special materials or fabrication steps. It was demonstrated in silicon photonics. (C) 2014 Optical Society of America
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页码:4493 / 4498
页数:6
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