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    • Photonics and Materials Science
    • Integrated Optics

    Background:

    • Lithium niobate (LiNbO3) is a key material for integrated optics.
    • Efficient coupling of light into and out of waveguides is crucial for device performance.
    • Current methods for light manipulation in waveguides have limitations.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To introduce a novel method for terminating LiNbO3 waveguide substrates.
    • To demonstrate efficient redirection of guided waves using angled knife edges.
    • To enable new possibilities for hybrid integration in photonic circuits.

    Main Methods:

    • Fabrication of LiNbO3 waveguide substrates with out-of-plane 45-degree angled knife edges.
    • Characterization of light propagation and reflection efficiency.
    • Analysis of the guided wave behavior at the terminated edge.

    Main Results:

    • Successfully terminated LiNbO3 waveguide substrates with 45-degree angled knife edges.
    • Achieved highly efficient total internal reflection of guided waves.
    • Demonstrated redirection of light into or out of the waveguide surface.

    Conclusions:

    • The novel knife-edge termination provides an efficient method for light out-coupling and in-coupling.
    • This technique opens new avenues for hybrid integration of photonic components.
    • The approach is applicable to various integrated photonic applications requiring precise light manipulation.