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Abstract

We present an ultra-compact modular division (de) multiplexer [(de) MUX] based on the tilted lithium niobate waveguide, an asymmetric directional coupler (ADC) composed of silica-lithium niobate waveguide (SLNW) and lithium niobate waveguide (LNW) for the modular division multiplexer. The TE0 and TE1 modes were optimized by using the finite element method (FEM). By rationally designing the size of SLNW waveguide and LNW waveguide, TE0 mode light is injected into the In1 port of LNW waveguide, TE0 mode light is converted to TE1 mode in the coupling zone, and transmitted in the SLNW waveguide, output from the Out2 port. It show that the coupling length of this MUX is only 6 μm. At a working wavelength of 1.55 um, when TE0 enters the coupling area from port In1, the mode is coupled and converted to TE1; the TE1 mode is output from Out2; the value of IL is 0.87 dB; and the value of MCE is 99.5%. When TE0 enters from port In2, the TE0 mode is output from Out2, with 0.1 dB for IL, 99.7% for MCE, and -25 dB for CT.

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Ms. Hua Liu

Dr. Fang Wang

Dr. Tao Ma

Dr. Shoudao Ma

Professor Yufang Liu