Optical polarization mode converter based on twist nematic liquid crystal (TNLC)

Wei-Yu Lee; Kun-Yi Lee; Wei-Ching Chuang; Yen Chang Tzeng; Jang-Jeng Liang

doi:10.1117/12.251249

23 September 1996 Optical polarization mode converter based on twist nematic liquid crystal (TNLC)

Wei-Yu Lee, Kun-Yi Lee, Wei-Ching Chuang, Yen Chang Tzeng, Jang-Jeng Liang

Proceedings Volume 2881, Microelectronic Structures and MEMS for Optical Processing II; (1996) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.251249
Event: Micromachining and Microfabrication '96, 1996, Austin, TX, United States

Abstract

We propose a wavelength-insensitive optical TE-TM polarization mode converter using twist nematic liquid crystal cell for multi-mode or single-mode fiber communication systems application. Based on the simple and widely used TNLC cell structure, the optical converter has the potential advantages such as inexpensive, simple fabrication processes, and easy mass production. The low crosstalk of -28.3 dB is obtained.

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Wei-Yu Lee, Kun-Yi Lee, Wei-Ching Chuang, Yen Chang Tzeng, and Jang-Jeng Liang "Optical polarization mode converter based on twist nematic liquid crystal (TNLC)", Proc. SPIE 2881, Microelectronic Structures and MEMS for Optical Processing II, (23 September 1996); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.251249

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