A high frequency polarization intensity electrooptic modulator in BSTN ferroelectric crystal /

78% have been realized. Optical intensity modulation up

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Wilson, Erik James, 1970-
Format: Thesis eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified] ; 1996.
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Online Access:Link to OAKTrust copy
Description
Summary:78% have been realized. Optical intensity modulation up
A material that has a higher electrooptic coefficient
as 1.63 dB/cm (sample 17) and 0.88 dB/cm (sample 20) for
change its path, switch on and off and perform many
electrooptic coefficient. This allows the optical
good electrooptic waveguide device is a high
have been produce in BSTN with propagation losses as low
intensity modulators (PIMS) with modulation indices of
of 1.28 GHz has been achieved.
optical signal and its manipulation to make it modulate,
Optical waveguide devices allow the "capture" of an
other functions. One of the desirable parameters for a
signal to be manipulated with a low electrical voltage.
TE- and TM- polarization, respectively. Polarization
than the commercially used LiNbO3 and LiTaO3 is the
to 1.5 GHz has been observed, and a 3-dB frequency value
tungsten bronze crystal BSTN. Strain induced waveguides
Item Description:"Major subject: Electrical Engineering".
Vita.
Physical Description:x, 68 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm.
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Issued also on microfiche from Lange Micrographics.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references: pages 45-46.