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    Area of Science:

    • Photonics
    • Materials Science
    • Optical Engineering

    Background:

    • All-polymer optical filters offer potential for low-cost, flexible photonic integrated circuits.
    • Grating-assisted directional couplers are key components for wavelength-selective devices.
    • Efficient and stable wavelength tuning mechanisms are crucial for practical optical filter applications.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To demonstrate a novel all-polymer grating-assisted directional coupler optical filter.
    • To investigate the wavelength tuning capabilities and stability of the proposed device.
    • To evaluate the performance under varying thermal conditions.

    Main Methods:

    • Fabrication of an all-polymer grating-assisted directional coupler.
    • Implementation of differential heating using heater-electrodes on the polymer ridge sidewalls.
    • Experimental characterization of the central wavelength tuning range and stability.

    Main Results:

    • Achieved a total experimental tuning range of 301 nm.
    • Demonstrated both blue- and red-shifting of the central wavelength via differential heating.
    • Observed minimal wavelength jitter (±3 nm) despite temperature cycling, indicating robustness.

    Conclusions:

    • The demonstrated all-polymer grating-assisted directional coupler provides a wide and controllable wavelength tuning range.
    • The device exhibits good thermal stability, making it suitable for practical applications.
    • This technology presents a promising platform for developing advanced, tunable polymer-based optical filters.