research article
Micro-optical fiber switch for a large number of interconnects using a deformable mirror
In this letter, we demonstrate the limitations for 1 × N free space optical switch with a moving macro-lens. We use a deformable mirror to overcome these limitations. The adaptive mirror corrects for the aberrations. Power coupling efficiencies between 6 and 3 dB (including losses due to the optical elements) are feasible for an optical switch allowing up to 3019 receiver fibers.
Type
research article
Author(s)
Date Issued
2002
Published in
Volume
14
Start page
301
End page
303
Editorial or Peer reviewed
REVIEWED
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OTHER
EPFL units
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April 22, 2009
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