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Electrooptic light modulators.

I P Kaminow¹, E H Turner

¹Crawford Hill Laboratory, Bell Telephone Laboratories, Inc., Holmdel, NJ, USA.

|January 9, 2010

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This study summarizes electrooptic light modulation using Pockels and Kerr effects in crystals, focusing on optical maser communications. It provides data on electrooptic materials and outlines modulator design and operation.

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Area of Science:

Photonics and Materials Science

Background:

Electrooptic effects, specifically the Pockels and Kerr effects, are crucial for light modulation.
Optical masers (lasers) have enabled new applications in communications.

Purpose of the Study:

To summarize the field of electrooptic light modulation using Pockels and Kerr effects.
To highlight applications in optical communications.
To provide a comprehensive resource for electrooptic materials and modulator designs.

Main Methods:

Review and tabulation of available data on electrooptic materials.
Outline of design considerations for various modulator configurations.
Explanation of operating principles for electrooptic modulators.

Main Results:

A summary of electrooptic light modulation techniques.
Tabulated data on electrooptic materials.
Detailed descriptions of modulator designs and principles.

Conclusions:

Electrooptic modulators are vital for optical communications.
Comprehensive data and design principles are essential for advancing modulator technology.