Acta Optica Sinica, Volume. 30, Issue 11, 3221(2010)

Multimode Polymeric Optical Power Splitter Based on an Asymmetrical Structure Using Laser Direct Writing

Li Shu1、*, Zhuge Qunbi2, Lin Qiao1, and Wu Xingkun1
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  • 1[in Chinese]
  • 2Department of Physics, Mcgil University, Canada
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    A 1×8 power splitter made of UV curable optical epoxy was proposed and fabricated. A novel asymmetrical structure was utilized in power splitting scheme to enable a uniform distribution of energy among all branches. By the use of laser direct writing process and high precision translation stages, the prototyping process was completed within a short fabrication phase of 5 min. Power splitting test was made and power from output ports were analyzed. The splitter has a nearly-equal output for all channels except for one with a 4% fluctuation. The asymmetric design and mask-less fabrication make it possible to realize an effective and high-yield production of this device.

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    Li Shu, Zhuge Qunbi, Lin Qiao, Wu Xingkun. Multimode Polymeric Optical Power Splitter Based on an Asymmetrical Structure Using Laser Direct Writing[J]. Acta Optica Sinica, 2010, 30(11): 3221

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    Paper Information

    Category: Lasers and Laser Optics

    Received: Jan. 21, 2010

    Accepted: --

    Published Online: Nov. 16, 2010

    The Author Email: Shu Li (liysue@163.com)

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