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    Optimizing titanium-diffused lithium niobate (Ti:LiNbO3) Mach-Zehnder modulators with magnesium diffusion enhances performance. This method reduces coupling loss, minimizes size, and lowers modulating voltage for improved optical devices.

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    Area of Science:

    • Materials Science
    • Optical Engineering
    • Photonics

    Background:

    • Titanium-diffused lithium niobate (Ti:LiNbO3) waveguides are crucial for integrated optics.
    • Mach-Zehnder modulators based on Ti:LiNbO3 are widely used in optical communication systems.
    • Optimizing waveguide characteristics is essential for device performance and miniaturization.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the use of magnesium (Mg) diffusion in conjunction with titanium (Ti) diffusion to enhance Ti:LiNbO3 Mach-Zehnder modulator performance.
    • To explore how double diffusion impacts key modulator parameters such as coupling loss, size, and modulating voltage.

    Main Methods:

    • Fabrication of Ti/Mg:LiNbO3 waveguides using a double diffusion process.
    • Characterization of waveguide properties using Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (SIMS) and 771-line techniques.
    • Numerical simulation employing a full vectorial beam-propagation method for optimization.

    Main Results:

    • Double diffusion reduces fiber-waveguide coupling loss.
    • Increased bend radius is achievable without additional bend losses, enabling smaller modulator footprints.
    • Improved lateral confinement of guided waves leads to a reduction in required modulating voltage.

    Conclusions:

    • Titanium/magnesium double diffusion is an effective technique for optimizing Ti:LiNbO3 Mach-Zehnder modulators.
    • The method offers significant improvements in device performance, including reduced losses and lower operating voltage.
    • This approach facilitates the development of more compact and efficient integrated optical modulators.