Open AccessSilicon photonics broadband modulation-based isolator
Author(s) -
C.R. Doerr,
L Chen,
Diedrik Vermeulen
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
optics express
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.394
H-Index - 271
ISSN - 1094-4087
DOI - 10.1364/oe.22.004493
Subject(s) - optical isolator , broadband , photonics , isolator , optics , interferometry , silicon photonics , modulation (music) , materials science , phase modulation , photonic integrated circuit , tandem , fabrication , optoelectronics , electronic engineering , optical fiber , phase noise , physics , engineering , medicine , alternative medicine , pathology , acoustics , composite material
We discuss an optical isolator design based on tandem phase modulators in a long interferometer. It provides low-loss, broadband isolation in a photonic integrated circuit without requiring special materials or fabrication steps. It was demonstrated in silicon photonics.