Design of hybrid free-space wavelength-division multiplexers for integration

We design a hybrid free-space wavelength-division multiplexers (MUX) that favor integration of matured high performance grating-based MUX and planar waveguide devices. By optimizing the component interfaces, we pursuit a divide-and-conquer method in the proposed hybrid integration. Meanwhile, a novel 6-channel coarse MUX based on layered diffractive optics is successfully designed. These two methods combined are promising in integrating multiple optical functions with cost-effective mass production.

[1]  Tomasz P. Jannson,et al.  High-channel-density broadband wavelength division multiplexers based on periodic grating structures , 1995, Optics & Photonics.

[2]  Feng Zhao,et al.  Reliable grating-based wavelength division (de)multiplexers for optical networks , 2001 .

[3]  C. Chang-Hasnain,et al.  2-D WDM optical interconnections using multiple-wavelength VCSEL's for simultaneous and reconfigurable communication among many planes , 1993, IEEE Photonics Technology Letters.

[4]  R T Chen,et al.  Design of cascaded diffractive phase elements for three-dimensional multiwavelength optical interconnects. , 2000, Optics letters.

[5]  Serdar Tasiran,et al.  Wavelength selective optical logic and interconnects , 1993 .

[6]  Xuegong Deng.  High performance wavelength-division multiplexing schemes for optical networks , 2001 .

[7]  Y S Chen,et al.  Design and fabrication of a diffractive phase element for wavelength demultiplexing and spatial focusing simultaneously. , 1996, Applied optics.

[8]  M R Taghizadeh,et al.  Dual-wavelength operation diffractive phase elements for pattern formation. , 1997, Optics express.

[9]  Karl W. Beeson,et al.  Thermo-optically active planar polymeric components for telecommunication applications , 2000, Photonics West - Optoelectronic Materials and Devices.

[10]  Ray T. Chen,et al.  Generic three-dimensional wavelength routers based on cross connects of multilayer diffractive elements , 2001, SPIE OPTO.

[11]  D H Raguin,et al.  Multiwavelength operation with thin diffractive elements. , 1999, Applied optics.

[12]  Min-Cheol Oh,et al.  Tunable wavelength filters with Bragg gratings in polymer waveguides , 1998 .