Ultrahigh electro-optic coefficient of 170pm/V and low Vπ of 1V at 1.55μm in hybrid polymer/sol-gel waveguide modulators

Y. Enami, C.T. DeRose, D. Mathine, C. Loychik, C. Greenlee, R. A. Norwood, R. Stegeman, T. D. Kim, J. Luo, Y. Tian, A. K-Y. Jen, N. Peyghambarian

Research output: Chapters, Conference Papers, Creative and Literary WorksRGC 32 - Refereed conference paper (with host publication)peer-review

Abstract

We demonstrated the highest electro-optic (EO) coefficient with the highest poling efficiency (~100%) in actual modulator devices. This breakthrough was accomplished with contact poling of a crosslinkable EO polymer with an electrically conductive sol-gel cladding.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationConference on Lasers and Electro-Optics/Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference and Photonic Applications Systems Technologies
PublisherOptical Society of America
ISBN (Print)9781557528346, 1557528349
Publication statusPublished - May 2007
Externally publishedYes
EventConference on Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO 2007) - Baltimore, MD, United States
Duration: 6 May 200711 May 2007

Publication series

NameOptics InfoBase Conference Papers
PublisherOptical Society of America
ISSN (Electronic)2162-2701

Conference

ConferenceConference on Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO 2007)
PlaceUnited States
CityBaltimore, MD
Period6/05/0711/05/07

Research Keywords

  • Electro-optic polymer
  • Waveguide modulator

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