Implementation of optical WDM by anisotropic Bragg diffraction in photorefractive LiNbO3 crystal

Hongmei Liu; Xiaona Yan; Rong Zhu; Chen Yang

doi:10.1117/12.740384

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19 September 2007 Implementation of optical WDM by anisotropic Bragg diffraction in photorefractive LiNbO₃ crystal

Hongmei Liu; Xiaona Yan; Rong Zhu; Chen Yang

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Proceedings Volume 6698, Photonic Fiber and Crystal Devices: Advances in Materials and Innovations in Device Applications; 66981M (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.740384
Event: Optical Engineering + Applications, 2007, San Diego, California, United States

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Based on anisotropic diffraction of photorefractive LiNbO₃ crystal, we theoretically discuss an optical WDM scheme implemented by a single volume grating. Using only one grating recorded by two He-Ne laser beams at a specific wavenumber, we can realize wavelength demultiplexing around telecommunication wavelength. The possible wavelength range suitable for WDM is discussed, which is in the range from 1081nm to 1217nm. Our theoretical scheme can be used in the design of a practical WDM.

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Hongmei Liu, Xiaona Yan, Rong Zhu, and Chen Yang "Implementation of optical WDM by anisotropic Bragg diffraction in photorefractive LiNbO₃ crystal", Proc. SPIE 6698, Photonic Fiber and Crystal Devices: Advances in Materials and Innovations in Device Applications, 66981M (19 September 2007); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.740384

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