Applications of periodic integrated optical structures in communication circuits
Abstract
The application of periodic structures as integrated optical or micro-optical circuits in signal transmission and signal processing is reviewed critically. Difficulties of implementation are also indicated. Narrow-band optical emitters, modulators and switches, multiplex structures, and filters are discussed. Multiplex structures used for better utilization of transmission capacity of fibers and filters are discussed. Multiplex structures used for better utilization of transmission capacity of fibers and filters are found especially attractive. The coupling between fibers and integrated optical structures by means of transversal, horizontal or grid coupling is treated. In view of the complexity of the technology an economical application is thought to be possible only if mass production can be achieved.
- Publication:
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NASA STI/Recon Technical Report N
- Pub Date:
- January 1980
- Bibcode:
- 1980STIN...8316619Z
- Keywords:
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- Integrated Circuits;
- Microstructure;
- Optical Communication;
- Signal Processing;
- Signal Transmission;
- Coupling;
- Fiber Optics;
- Light Emission;
- Light Modulation;
- Modulators;
- Multiplexing;
- Waveguides;
- Communications and Radar