Very low-loss Y-junction power divider.

Area of Science:

• Optoelectronics
• Waveguide Optics
• Photonics

Background:

• Dielectric optical waveguides are crucial components in integrated photonics.
• Y-junction power dividers are essential for signal splitting and routing.
• Minimizing radiation loss and achieving modal equalization are key challenges in device design.

Purpose of the Study:

• To outline the design of an efficient wide-angle dielectric optical waveguide Y-junction power divider.
• To demonstrate a method for optimizing device performance.
• To address radiation loss and modal equalization in dual-mode devices.

Main Methods:

• Design of a wide-angle Y-junction power divider.
• Utilizing degrees of freedom for performance optimization.
• Focusing on minimizing radiation loss for a specified input mode.
• Achieving equalization of modal losses in a dual-mode configuration.

Main Results:

• An efficient wide-angle dielectric optical waveguide Y-junction power divider design.
• Optimization strategy to minimize radiation loss.
• Successful equalization of modal losses for dual-mode operation.

Conclusions:

• The proposed design offers an efficient solution for optical power division.
• The method allows for tailored optimization of waveguide Y-junctions.
• This work contributes to the advancement of integrated photonic devices.