Technique of applying the prism-coupler method for accurate measurement of the effective indices of channel waveguides
Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews (RGC: 21, 22, 62) › 21_Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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Original language | English |
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Article number | 34601 |
Journal / Publication | Optical Engineering |
Volume | 47 |
Issue number | 3 |
Publication status | Published - 2008 |
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Abstract
We propose a technique of applying the prism-coupler method for accurate measurement of the effective indices of channel waveguides, which can have step- or graded-index profiles. The technique involves coupling light from a prism into an array of waveguides, varying the angle between the prism axis and the array axis, and curve fitting of the measurement data. We demonstrate the technique with arrays of polymer waveguides and ion-exchanged glass waveguides. © 2008 Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers.
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- graded-index waveguides, ion-exchanged waveguides, optical channel waveguides, optical measurement, optical waveguide characterization, thin-film waveguides
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Technique of applying the prism-coupler method for accurate measurement of the effective indices of channel waveguides. / Chiang, Kin Seng; Cheng, Sin Yip.
In: Optical Engineering, Vol. 47, No. 3, 34601, 2008.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews (RGC: 21, 22, 62) › 21_Publication in refereed journal › peer-review