Faraday polarisation mode conversion in semiconductor waveguides incorporating periodic garnet claddings

David C. Hutchings, Cui Zhang, Barry M. Holmes, Prabesh Dulal, Andrew D. Block, Bethanie J.H. Stadler

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Abstract

We report on our progress towards the integration of nonreciprocal optical elements in, for example, an integrated optical waveguide isolator on conventional semiconductor photonic platforms. Our approach uses an evanescent interaction with a magneto-optic iron garnet upper cladding. Specifically, cerium- and bismuth- substituted yttrium and terbium iron garnets were investigated. Device fabrication incorporates RF sputtering, mask lift-off to form a grating for a quasi-phase-matched interaction and thermal anneal. A non-reciprocal polarisation-mode conversion was observed.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationIntegrated Optics
Subtitle of host publicationDevices, Materials, and Technologies XX
EditorsGualtiero Nunzi Conti, Jean-Emmanuel Broquin
PublisherSPIE
ISBN (Electronic)9781628419856
DOIs
StatePublished - 2016
EventIntegrated Optics: Devices, Materials, and Technologies XX - San Francisco, United States
Duration: Feb 15 2016Feb 17 2016

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume9750
ISSN (Print)0277-786X
ISSN (Electronic)1996-756X

Conference

ConferenceIntegrated Optics: Devices, Materials, and Technologies XX
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Francisco
Period2/15/162/17/16

Bibliographical note

Publisher Copyright:
© 2016 SPIE.

Keywords

  • integrated photonics
  • magneto-optics
  • optical isolators
  • waveguide devices

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