Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 14, 2026

Characterization of Anisotropic Leaky Mode Modulators for Holovideo
09:36

Characterization of Anisotropic Leaky Mode Modulators for Holovideo

Published on: March 19, 2016

Electrooptic-photorefractive modulation in Ti:LiNbO(3) waveguides.

W S Goruk, P J Vella, R Normandin

    Applied Optics
    |April 8, 2010
    PubMed
    Summary

    A novel modulator utilizing photorefractive and electrooptic effects in titanium-indiffused lithium niobate (LiNbO3) waveguides was developed. This simple, cost-effective device offers a new solution for optical modulation applications.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Ultrawide-bandwidth, superluminescent light-emitting diodes using InAs quantum dots of tuned height.

    Optics letters·2012
    Same author

    Electronic versus thermal response for nonlinear prism coupling.

    Applied optics·2010
    Same author

    Efficient grating coupling to poly-4BCMU optical waveguides.

    Applied optics·2010
    Same author

    Long wavelength cutoff of photoinduced gratings in photosensitive glass fibers.

    Applied optics·2010
    Same author

    Efficient grating couplers for polymer waveguides.

    Applied optics·2010
    Same author

    II. Bulk Semiconductors.

    Applied optics·2010

    Area of Science:

    • Photonics and optical engineering
    • Materials science
    • Solid-state physics

    Background:

    • Lithium niobate (LiNbO3) is a key material for electrooptic and photorefractive applications.
    • Developing cost-effective modulators is crucial for advancing optical communication and signal processing.
    • Integrated optical devices require efficient and compact modulation mechanisms.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To demonstrate a simple and inexpensive optical modulator.
    • To leverage both photorefractive and electrooptic effects in a single device.
    • To utilize Ti:in-diffused LiNbO3 waveguides for integrated optics.

    Main Methods:

    • Fabrication of Ti:in-diffused LiNbO3 waveguides.
    • Integration of photorefractive and electrooptic functionalities within the waveguide structure.

    More Related Videos

    An Electrochemical Cholesteric Liquid Crystalline Device for Quick and Low-Voltage Color Modulation
    10:33

    An Electrochemical Cholesteric Liquid Crystalline Device for Quick and Low-Voltage Color Modulation

    Published on: February 27, 2019

    Novel Techniques for Observing Structural Dynamics of Photoresponsive Liquid Crystals
    10:35

    Novel Techniques for Observing Structural Dynamics of Photoresponsive Liquid Crystals

    Published on: May 29, 2018

    Related Experiment Videos

    Last Updated: Jun 14, 2026

    Characterization of Anisotropic Leaky Mode Modulators for Holovideo
    09:36

    Characterization of Anisotropic Leaky Mode Modulators for Holovideo

    Published on: March 19, 2016

    An Electrochemical Cholesteric Liquid Crystalline Device for Quick and Low-Voltage Color Modulation
    10:33

    An Electrochemical Cholesteric Liquid Crystalline Device for Quick and Low-Voltage Color Modulation

    Published on: February 27, 2019

    Novel Techniques for Observing Structural Dynamics of Photoresponsive Liquid Crystals
    10:35

    Novel Techniques for Observing Structural Dynamics of Photoresponsive Liquid Crystals

    Published on: May 29, 2018

  • Experimental characterization of the modulator's performance.

    • Main Results:

    • Successful demonstration of a modulator combining photorefractive and electrooptic effects.
    • The device is based on a simple and inexpensive design.
    • Ti:in-diffused LiNbO3 waveguides were effectively employed.

    Conclusions:

    • A cost-effective and simple optical modulator has been successfully demonstrated.
    • The combined use of photorefractive and electrooptic effects in LiNbO3 waveguides is feasible.
    • This approach offers potential for integrated optical modulation solutions.