A Study of Laser Direct Writing for All Polymer Single Mode Passive Optical Channel Waveguide Devices

• Main Author: Borden, Bradley W.
• Other Authors: Wang, Shuping
• Format: Others
• Language: English
• Published: University of North Texas 2008
• Subjects: passive optical channel waveguide; Polymer optical waveguide; laser direct writing; Integrated optics.; Polymers > Optical properties.; Wave guides.; Microlithography.; Lasers.
• Online Access: https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc9805/

The objective of this research is to investigate the use of laser direct writing to micro-pattern low loss passive optical channel waveguide devices using a new hybrid organic/inorganic polymer. Review of literature shows previous methods of optical waveguide device patterning as well as application of other non-polymer materials. System setup and design of the waveguide components are discussed. Results show that laser direct writing of the hybrid polymer produce single mode interconnects with a loss of less 1dB/cm.