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Reducing polarization dependence in asymmetric coupler wavelength filters using birefringence compensation

Conference ·
OSTI ID:216250

We demonstrate that a novel birefringence compensation technique can reduce the polarization dependence of AlGaAs directional coupler wavelength filters operating at {lambda} = 773 nm.

Research Organization:
Lawrence Livermore National Lab., CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-48
OSTI ID:
216250
Report Number(s):
UCRL-JC--118990; CONF-9502120--2; ON: DE96008483
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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