Optical Coupler Development.

Abstract

This report summarizes contract progress and optical coupler development and fiber optic strength improvement programs. Results and fabrication techniques are reported for a transition structure which varies in cross-section from rectangular (matching doubleheterostructure laser active areas) to round geometries similar to single mode fiber cross-sections. Distributed couplers for use with electro-optic modulators produced on substrates which do not cleave easily are also discussed. Preliminary results of long-gauge length fiber strength testing and strength improvement are summarized and lithium tantalate post-deposition microstructure modification results are presented.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 30, 1975
Accession Number
ADA015319

Entities

People

  • Gordon L. Mitchell

Organizations

  • University of Washington

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Contracts
  • Electro-Optic Modulators
  • Fabrication
  • Geometry
  • Lithium
  • Lithium Tantalates
  • Microstructure
  • Modulators
  • Optoisolators
  • Piezoceramics
  • Substrates
  • Tantalates
  • Transitions

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Microwave Engineering.
  • Optical Physics and Photonics.
  • Thin Film Deposition Science.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy