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This study introduces a novel two-layer grating coupler that splits light by polarization directly from fiber into waveguides. It achieves high efficiency and a 20 dB extinction ratio over a 40 nm wavelength range.

Area of Science:

  • Photonics and Optical Engineering
  • Integrated Optics
  • Nanophotonics

Background:

  • Efficiently splitting optical signals based on polarization is crucial for optical communication and sensing.
  • Existing polarization beam splitters often face challenges with size, efficiency, or operational bandwidth.
  • Grating couplers offer a compact solution for coupling light into integrated photonic devices.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose and demonstrate a novel two-layer grating coupler for polarization beam splitting.
  • To achieve high coupling efficiency and extinction ratio for integrated photonic devices.
  • To enable direct coupling of light from optical fiber into separate waveguides based on polarization states.

Main Methods:

  • Design and fabrication of a two-layer grating coupler structure.

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  • Utilizing binary blazed grating couplers for enhanced performance.
  • Experimental characterization of coupling efficiency, extinction ratio, and wavelength dependence.

    • Main Results:

    • Demonstrated a polarization beam splitter with a coupling length under 14 micrometers.
    • Achieved an extinction ratio exceeding 20 dB for both polarizations across a 40 nm wavelength range.
    • Reported coupling efficiencies of 58% and 50% for the two output waveguides.

    Conclusions:

    • The proposed two-layer grating coupler is an effective component for integrated photonic polarization beam splitting.
    • The device offers high performance metrics suitable for various optical applications.
    • This technology enables efficient polarization-dependent light management in compact optical systems.