Polarization based modulation of splitting ratio in femtosecond laser direct written directional couplers

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Main Authors: Pong, Zhi-Kai, Sun, Bangshan, Salter, Patrick S., Booth, Martin J.
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Published: 2023
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author Pong, Zhi-Kai
Sun, Bangshan
Salter, Patrick S.
Booth, Martin J.
author_facet Pong, Zhi-Kai
Sun, Bangshan
Salter, Patrick S.
Booth, Martin J.
contents This work characterizes a phenomenon in direct laser written directional couplers where the splitting ratio for output light is dependent on the input polarization state. In general, for laser written waveguides, different coupling strengths exist for different polarization states of the input light. If the linear polarization state of the input light is not aligned with one of the symmetry axes of the system, an additional amplitude beating is imposed on the transfer of light in directional couplers of different interaction length. We present results for in-plane and out of plane directional couplers, which are supported by theoretical analysis. These new results provide insights for understanding and controlling polarization properties of directional couplers and larger photonic circuits.
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spellingShingle Polarization based modulation of splitting ratio in femtosecond laser direct written directional couplers
Pong, Zhi-Kai
Sun, Bangshan
Salter, Patrick S.
Booth, Martin J.
Optics
This work characterizes a phenomenon in direct laser written directional couplers where the splitting ratio for output light is dependent on the input polarization state. In general, for laser written waveguides, different coupling strengths exist for different polarization states of the input light. If the linear polarization state of the input light is not aligned with one of the symmetry axes of the system, an additional amplitude beating is imposed on the transfer of light in directional couplers of different interaction length. We present results for in-plane and out of plane directional couplers, which are supported by theoretical analysis. These new results provide insights for understanding and controlling polarization properties of directional couplers and larger photonic circuits.
title Polarization based modulation of splitting ratio in femtosecond laser direct written directional couplers
topic Optics
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2311.11743