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    Area of Science:

    • Optics and Photonics
    • Materials Science

    Background:

    • Integrated optical circuits require efficient methods for light manipulation.
    • Waveguide-based optical components are crucial for miniaturization.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To propose and demonstrate a novel focusing waveguide mirror.
    • To achieve efficient light focusing within a slab waveguide structure.

    Main Methods:

    • Fabrication using planar processes and wet etching.
    • Characterization of focusing properties and reflectivity.
    • Analysis of the tapered mirror edge inclination ratio (1:90).

    Main Results:

    • Successfully focused a 2 mm wide light beam to 6.5 µm (full width at half-maximum) at 0.6328 µm wavelength.

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  • Achieved a reflectivity exceeding 90% at the tapered edge.
  • Observed good agreement between experimental measurements and theoretical calculations for focused spot size.

    • Conclusions:

    • The proposed focusing waveguide mirror is effective for light manipulation in slab waveguides.
    • The fabrication method is compatible with planar processes.
    • The device shows high reflectivity and accurate focusing capabilities.