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Active and passive silica waveguide integration

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    Abstract

    Integrated optical amplifiers are currently regaining interest. Stand-alone single integrated amplifiers offer only limited advantage over current erbium doped fiber amplifiers, whereas arrays of integrated amplifiers are very attractive due to miniaturization and the possibility of mass production. The increasing complexity and functionality of optical networks prompts a demand for highly integrated optical circuits. On-board optical amplifiers, monolithically integrated with functionalities like switching or multiplexing/demultiplexing will allow flexible incorporation of optical integrated circuits in existing and future networks without affecting the power budget of the system. Silica on silicon technology offers a unique possibility to selectively dope sections of the integrated circuit with erbium where amplification is desired. Some techniques for active/passive integration are reviewed and a silica on silicon based approach is discussed in more detail.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationProceedings on 27th European Conference on Optical Communication
    Volume4
    Publication date2001
    Pages630-631
    ISBN (Print)0-7803-6705-7
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2001
    Event27th European Conference on Optical Communication - Amsterdam, Netherlands
    Duration: 30 Sept 2001 → 4 Oct 2001
    Conference number: 27

    Conference

    Conference27th European Conference on Optical Communication
    Number27
    Country/TerritoryNetherlands
    CityAmsterdam
    Period30/09/2001 → 04/10/2001

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