Method and apparatus for controlling waveguide birefringence...

Details Method and apparatus for controlling waveguide birefringence... Method and apparatus for controlling waveguide birefringence...

2008-03-28

2009-10-27

Wong, Tina M (Department: 2874)

Optical waveguides

Integrated optical circuit

C385S037000, C385S129000, C385S131000

Reexamination Certificate

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07609917

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for controlling waveguide birefringence by selection of a waveguide core width for a tuned top clad is described herein. In one example, a dopant concentration within a top cladding material is between 3-6% (wt.). Given a tuned top cladding composition, a width of the waveguide core is pre-selected such that birefringence is minimized, i.e., a zero, or near zero. The desirable width of the waveguide core is determined by calculating the distribution of stress in the top cladding over a change in temperature. From this distribution of stress, a relationship between the polarization dependent wavelength and variable widths of the waveguide in the arrayed waveguide grating are determined. This relationship determines a zero value, or near zero value, of polarization dependent wavelength for a given range of waveguide widths. Accordingly, the width of the waveguide may be selected such that the polarization dependent wavelength is minimized.

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