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Strictly nonblocking 8×8 integrated optical switch matrix
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In this article, a strictly nonlocking 8×8 integrated optics switch matrix in Ti: LiNbO3 was presented, which consisted of 64 directional couplers on one chip.Abstract:
We report on a strictly nonlocking 8×8 integrated optics switch matrix in Ti: LiNbO3. The matrix comprises 64 directional couplers on one chip. Insertion losses less than 7 dB have been measured. The extinction ratio has an average value of 30.5 dB for the directional couplers.read more
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