UV written waveguide devices - Bragg gratings and Applications in Sensors

Peter G. R. Smith, Corin B. E. Gawith, James C. Gates, Dmytro O. Kundys, F. R. Mahamd Adikan, C. E. Holmes, H. E. Major, M. Garcia-Ramirez, B. D. Snow, M. F. Kaczmarek, A. Dyudusha

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Abstract

Ultra-violet laser direct writing provides a powerful way of creating integrated optical devices. The work reported here describes developments in this field, and particularly the use of two-beam writing to create Bragg gratings in planar integrated format. The work shows how these structures can be used in a wide range of applications, ranging from creation of wide-band couplers, through to extremely sensitive sensor devices. UV direct writing removes many of the constraints normally associated with planar integrated optics. It is a mask-free process that uses direct computer control and it dispenses with the etching steps normally required to make low-loss waveguide devices. The work reported will show how this flexibility of format may be combined with novel substrate structures to allow new device types.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationInternational Conference on Advancement of Materials and Nanotechnology
Subtitle of host publication(ICAMN-2007)
EditorsMohamad Rusop, Rihanum Yahaya Subban, Norlida Kamarulzaman, Wong Tin Wui
PublisherAIP Publishing
Pages153-158
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)9780735407602
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 11 Mar 2010
EventInternational Conference on Advancement of Materials and Nanotechnology 2007 - Langkawi, Malaysia
Duration: 29 May 20071 Jun 2007

Publication series

NameAIP Conference Proceedings
PublisherAIP Publishing
Number1
Volume1217
ISSN (Print)0094-243X
ISSN (Electronic)1551-7616

Conference

ConferenceInternational Conference on Advancement of Materials and Nanotechnology 2007
Abbreviated titleICAMN—2007
Country/TerritoryMalaysia
CityLangkawi
Period29/05/071/06/07

Keywords

  • Ultra-violet laser
  • Integrated optical devices
  • Bragg grating
  • Waveguide devices

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