Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
metal electrodes, optical fibers, communication, photolithography
College
Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology
Department
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Abstract
The field of fiber optics is becoming an increasingly important field to the world of communications. With increased use of optical fibers for communication comes the need for devices to use with the fibers. I have been working on the creation of an in-fiber electro-optic modulator. Earlier I worked on a process of creating a waveguide in the fiber that will allow for modulation. This process involves removing a section of the core of a D-shaped fiber and replacing it with a non-linear polymer. I used a chemical etch to remove the core and then used a method of spinning to fill the region with a polymer. This needed to be done in a way that would maintain low loss of power.
Recommended Citation
Ipson, Benjamin and Schultz, Dr. Stephen
(2013)
"Alignment of Metal Electrodes with Optical Fibers,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013:
Iss.
1, Article 1880.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1880