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Effect of core-cladding interface on thermal poling germano-silicate optical waveguides

Effect of core-cladding interface on thermal poling germano-silicate optical waveguides
Effect of core-cladding interface on thermal poling germano-silicate optical waveguides
We report on the effect of the interface between silica and germano-silicate glass during thermal poling of optical waveguides. By measuring the depth of the nonlinear region, using the Maker's fringes technique combined with etching in hydrofluoric acid, we conclude that the germania-doped layer acts as a barrier for the migration of cations at standard poling temperature and voltage. It is also found that the problem can be circumvented by poling at higher temperature and voltage, e.g. 320°C and 8 kV.
0030-4018
187-190
Faccio, D.
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Busacca, A.
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Harwood, D.W.J.
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Bonfrate, G.
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Pruneri, V.
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Kazansky, P.G.
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Bonfrate, G.
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Pruneri, V.
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Faccio, D., Busacca, A., Harwood, D.W.J., Bonfrate, G., Pruneri, V. and Kazansky, P.G. (2001) Effect of core-cladding interface on thermal poling germano-silicate optical waveguides. Optics Communications, 196 (1-6), 187-190. (doi:10.1016/S0030-4018(01)01385-2).

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We report on the effect of the interface between silica and germano-silicate glass during thermal poling of optical waveguides. By measuring the depth of the nonlinear region, using the Maker's fringes technique combined with etching in hydrofluoric acid, we conclude that the germania-doped layer acts as a barrier for the migration of cations at standard poling temperature and voltage. It is also found that the problem can be circumvented by poling at higher temperature and voltage, e.g. 320°C and 8 kV.

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Published date: 2001

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Local EPrints ID: 13710
URI: http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/id/eprint/13710
ISSN: 0030-4018
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Date deposited: 22 Dec 2004
Last modified: 15 Mar 2024 05:11

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Author: D. Faccio
Author: A. Busacca
Author: D.W.J. Harwood
Author: G. Bonfrate
Author: V. Pruneri
Author: P.G. Kazansky

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