High-speed external integrated optical modulator

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1994-07-13

1995-10-03

Healy, Brian

Optical waveguides

Temporal optical modulation within an optical waveguide

Electro-optic

385 1, 385 3, 385 14, 385 40, G02B 612

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054558760

ABSTRACT:
An improved high-speed external optical modulator, modulated by RF waves, which velocity matches the RF waves with the optical waves is disclosed. The apparatus includes a lithium niobate substrate on which is formed an optical waveguide, electrically floating electrodes, a low dielectric buffer layer and electrodes carrying the modulating RF energy. At least one floating electrode may comprise a series of spaced electrode segments for enhanced performance at high frequencies.

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