Design of a frequency converter based on a nonlinear polymer waveguide

Year: 1996

Authors: Palchetti L., Giorgetti E., Sottini S., Grando D., Banfi G.P.

Autors Affiliation: Istituto di Ricerca sulle Onde, Elettromagnetiche – CNR, Via Panciatichi, Italy

Abstract: Great hopes currently lie in new optical switching devices based on polymer film waveguides. Here our research activity is reported, carried out within the framework of the Italian Project on Telecommunications with the aim of designing a waveguide frequency converter (FC).

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KeyWords: Frequency converters; Gradient index optics; Hybrid integrated circuits; Integrated circuit layout; Ion exchange; Optical films; Optical switches; Organic polymers; Waveguide couplers, Graded index glass guide; Grating coupler; Nonlinear polymer waveguides; Optical switching devices; Polydiacetylene, Optical waveguides
DOI: 10000000000