Switching characteristics of generalized Mach-Zehnder optical switches

Laurence W. Cahill

doi:10.1117/12.589428

25 March 2005 Switching characteristics of generalized Mach-Zehnder optical switches

Laurence W. Cahill

Proceedings Volume 5729, Optoelectronic Integrated Circuits VII; (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.589428
Event: Integrated Optoelectronic Devices 2005, 2005, San Jose, California, United States

Abstract

Integrated optical switches based on multimode interference (MMI) structures in a generalized Mach-Zehnder configuration can be used to achieve space-division switching. This paper examines the fundamental limitations of these optical switches and assesses their suitability for use as optical cross-connects.

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Laurence W. Cahill "Switching characteristics of generalized Mach-Zehnder optical switches", Proc. SPIE 5729, Optoelectronic Integrated Circuits VII, (25 March 2005); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.589428

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