Fiber Optic Modulator

Authors

Christian A. Fox, Brigham Young University
Dr. Richard H. Selfridge, Brigham Young University

Keywords

fiber optic modulator, nonlinear optical polymer, NLOP, wafer surface

College

Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology

Department

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Abstract

During the past decade, much research has been invested in the optics field to develop high-speed optical modulators. In particular, efforts have been directed toward combining the fast electrical responses of nonlinear optical polymers with the light guiding characteristics of fiber optics.1 At Brigham Young University, recent efforts have been made to develop a low-loss polarimetric modulator integrated onto a standard silicon wafer. This paper will discuss the fabrication process, present experimental results, and suggest further improvements for the fiber optic modulator.

Recommended Citation

Fox, Christian A. and Selfridge, Dr. Richard H. (2014) "Fiber Optic Modulator," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2014: Iss. 1, Article 90.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2014/iss1/90