Precise and diffraction-limited waveguide-to-free-space focusing gratings

Abstract We present the design and characterization of waveguide grating devices that couple visible-wavelength light at λ = 674 nm from single-mode, high index-contrast dielectric waveguides to free-space beams forming micron-scale diffraction-limited spots a designed distance and angle from the gr...

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Main Authors: Karan K. Mehta, Rajeev J. Ram
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2017-05-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-017-02169-2