Synthesis of Hadamard transformers by use of multimode interference optical waveguides

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作者
Gupta, AR [1 ]
Tsutsumi, K [1 ]
Nakayama, J [1 ]
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[1] Kyoto Inst Technol, Fac Engn & Design, Dept Elect & Informat Sci, Sakyo Ku, Kyoto 6068585, Japan
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10.1364/AO.42.002730
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O43 [光学];
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070207 ; 0803 ;
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We propose a synthesis method of optical Hadamard transformers using multimode interference (MMI) couplers. By using the signal transfer matrix of 2 x 2, 4 x 4, and 8 x 8 MMI couplers, we show that sum and difference units of input signals can be synthesized. An interchange unit of two signals can also be synthesized. One synthesis method of Hadamard transformers is a combination of only 2 x 2 units, and the other is a combination of N x N(N greater than or equal to 4) units as well as 2 x 2 units. The design examples of operation units are shown, and the size and the output power. of Hadamard transformers are estimated. (C) 2003 Optical Society of America.
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