Chinese Journal of Lasers, Volume. 52, Issue 1, 0103102(2025)

Development of High‐Extinction‐Ratio Polarizing Beam Splitter in Laser Communication System

Jing Zhang1,2, Tao Zhu1,2、*, Xiuhua Fu1,2, Yonggang Pan2,3, Zhaowen Lin2,3, Ben Wang2,3, Yang Han4, and Fei Yang5
Author Affiliations
  • 1College of Optoelectronic Engineering, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun 130022, Jilin , China
  • 2Zhongshan Research Institute, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Zhongshan 528436, Guangdong , China
  • 3Zhongshan Jilian Optoelectronic Technology Co., Ltd., Zhongshan 528436, Guangdong , China
  • 4Beijing Golden Way Scientific Co., Ltd., Beijing 100015, China
  • 5Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics and Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130033, Jilin , China
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    Figures & Tables(19)
    Schematic diagram of spectral polarization interval
    Sensitivity characteristics of different spacer materials
    Schematic diagram of membrane structure
    Theoretical transmittance design curves for front face of polarizing beam splitter film. (a) 1450‒1600 nm; (b) 620‒640 nm
    Theoretical transmittance design curve of P light anti-reflective film
    Theoretical transmittance design curves of polarizing beam splitter. (a) 1450‒1600 nm; (b) 620‒640 nm
    Each layer thickness distribution of polarizing beam splitter films. (a) Ta2O5; (b) SiO2
    Relationship between Ta2O5 sensitivity and monitoring wavelength under different thicknesses
    Relationship between SiO2 sensitivity and monitoring wavelength under different thicknesses
    Monitoring design curves of polarizing beam splitter films. (a) 510 nm; (b) 535 nm; (c) 560 nm
    Monitoring design curves of P light anti-reflection films
    Surface shape results after depositing polarizing beam splitter film. (a) Reflection surface shape; (b) transmission surface shape
    Fitting curve of substrate RMS change and SiO2 deposition thickness
    Polarizing beam splitter surface shape results. (a) Reflection surface shape; (b) transmission surface shape
    Measured transmittance curves of polarizing beam splitter. (a) 1450‒1600 nm; (b) 620‒640 nm
    Polarizing beam splitter after environmental testing
    • Table 1. Parameters of polarizing beam splitter

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      Table 1. Parameters of polarizing beam splitter

      ParameterValue
      Angle of incidence45°
      SubstrateCorning7980
      Target wavelength1540 nm &1563 nm
      Extinction ratio>5000∶1
      Transmission surface shape<λ/70 (RMS)
      Reflection surface shape<λ/70 (RMS)
    • Table 2. Thin film deposition process parameters

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      Table 2. Thin film deposition process parameters

      Project

      Background vacuum

      degree /(10-4 Pa)

      Deposition

      temperature /℃

      Deposition

      rate /(nm·s-1

      Voltage in ion beam

      bombardment /V

      Current in ion beam

      bombardment /mA

      Flow in ion beam

      bombardment /sccm

      Ion beam7507508(Ar), 50(O2
      Ta2O572500.411509508(Ar), 50(O2
      SiO272500.811509508(Ar), 50(O2
    • Table 3. Monitoring wavelength selection

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      Table 3. Monitoring wavelength selection

      Monitoring wavelength /nmNumber of layers
      5105‒6,19‒20,35‒36,47‒48,51‒52,63‒64,67‒70,79‒80
      5351‒4,7‒18,21‒34,37‒46,49‒50,53‒60,65‒66,71‒78,81‒82,85‒86
      56061‒62,83‒84
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    Jing Zhang, Tao Zhu, Xiuhua Fu, Yonggang Pan, Zhaowen Lin, Ben Wang, Yang Han, Fei Yang. Development of High‐Extinction‐Ratio Polarizing Beam Splitter in Laser Communication System[J]. Chinese Journal of Lasers, 2025, 52(1): 0103102

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    Paper Information

    Category: Thin Films

    Received: Jul. 5, 2024

    Accepted: Sep. 14, 2024

    Published Online: Jan. 14, 2025

    The Author Email: Zhu Tao (zhutao202406@163.com)

    DOI:10.3788/CJL241033

    CSTR:32183.14.CJL241033

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