2Nx2N generalized Mach-Zehnder matrix switches for photonic switching applications

Laurence W. Cahill

doi:10.1117/12.430731

18 June 2002 2Nx2N generalized Mach-Zehnder matrix switches for photonic switching applications

Laurence W. Cahill

Proceedings Volume 4640, Integrated Optics: Devices, Materials, and Technologies VI; (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.430731
Event: Symposium on Integrated Optoelectronic Devices, 2002, San Jose, California, United States

Abstract

Photonic space switches are useful elements in optical fibre communication links. This paper describes the design of 2Nx2N photonic switches based on the generalized Mach-Zehnder interferometer. Although these switches are limited in dimension, they have the desirable attributes of low loss, good loss uniformity, small size, robustness and ease of fabrication and integration.

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Laurence W. Cahill "2Nx2N generalized Mach-Zehnder matrix switches for photonic switching applications", Proc. SPIE 4640, Integrated Optics: Devices, Materials, and Technologies VI, (18 June 2002); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.430731

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