Integrated corner mirrors physically micromachined in silica-on-silica
Integrated corner mirrors physically micromachined in silica-on-silica
In integrated photonics, compact redirection of light can be achieved by corner (turning) mirrors, providing a route to higher density optical components. Corner mirrors have been demonstrated in both silicon-on-insulator and hollow waveguides with reported losses of 0.9dB [1] and 0.8dB [2] respectively. We report a novel method of fabricating mirrors on a silica-on-silicon substrate. The method utilises the complementary techniques of physical micromachining and direct UV writing, both providing rapid prototyping outside the cleanroom environment.
Carpenter, Lewis
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Rogers, Helen
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Holmes, C.
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Gates, J.C.
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Smith, P.G.R.
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2011
Carpenter, Lewis
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Rogers, Helen
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Holmes, C.
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Gates, J.C.
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Smith, P.G.R.
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Carpenter, Lewis, Rogers, Helen, Holmes, C., Gates, J.C. and Smith, P.G.R.
(2011)
Integrated corner mirrors physically micromachined in silica-on-silica.
IONS-9: International OSA Network of Students Conference, Salamanca, Spain.
07 - 09 Apr 2011.
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Abstract
In integrated photonics, compact redirection of light can be achieved by corner (turning) mirrors, providing a route to higher density optical components. Corner mirrors have been demonstrated in both silicon-on-insulator and hollow waveguides with reported losses of 0.9dB [1] and 0.8dB [2] respectively. We report a novel method of fabricating mirrors on a silica-on-silicon substrate. The method utilises the complementary techniques of physical micromachining and direct UV writing, both providing rapid prototyping outside the cleanroom environment.
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e-pub ahead of print date: December 2011
Published date: 2011
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IONS-9: International OSA Network of Students Conference, Salamanca, Spain, 2011-04-07 - 2011-04-09
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Optoelectronics Research Centre
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Lewis Carpenter
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Helen Rogers
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J.C. Gates
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P.G.R. Smith
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