Open AccessOptical channel waveguides by proton and carbon implantation in Nd:YAG crystals
Author(s) -
E. Flores-Romero,
G. V. Vázquez,
H. Márquez,
R. Rangel-Rojo,
J. Rickards,
R. Trejo-Luna
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
optics express
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.394
H-Index - 271
ISSN - 1094-4087
DOI - 10.1364/oe.15.008513
Subject(s) - materials science , electroforming , optics , ion implantation , proton , carbon fibers , optoelectronics , ion , nanotechnology , chemistry , physics , organic chemistry , layer (electronics) , quantum mechanics , composite number , composite material
In this work the formation of optical channel waveguides in Nd:YAG crystals by either proton or carbon implantation is reported. The channel waveguides were obtained by a single implantation process through an electroformed mask of nickel-cobalt alloy. Experimental measurements of the optical properties of these waveguides are presented.