1 × 2 wavelength multiplexer with high transmittances using extraneous self-imaging phenomenon

Journal of Lightwave Technology

Volumn 25, Issue 5, 2007, Pages 1264-1268

  Hong, Jong Kyun ^a   Lee, Sang Sun ^a  

^a Hanyang University   (South Korea)

Author keywords

Multimode interference (MMI) effect; Optical devices; Planar lightwave circuits (PLCs); Self imaging (SI) phenomenon; Wavelength multiplexers (MUXs)

Indexed keywords

LIGHT EXTINCTION; LIGHT INTERFERENCE; LIGHT TRANSMISSION; OPTICAL LOSSES; OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES; PLANAR WAVEGUIDES;

PLANAR LIGHTWAVE CIRCUITS; SELF-IMAGING PHENOMENON; WAVELENGTH MULTIPLEXERS;

LIGHT MODULATION;

EID: 34248549064     PISSN: 07338724     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1109/JLT.2007.894480     Document Type: Article

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