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    Area of Science:

    • Photonics and Optical Engineering
    • Materials Science for Optoelectronics

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    • Mode-division multiplexing (MDM) systems require efficient optical switches to manage multiple spatial modes.
    • Thermo-optic (TO) switches offer a viable solution for optical switching applications.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To propose and experimentally demonstrate a broadband, mode-independent thermo-optic (TO) switch based on total-internal-reflection (TIR).
    • To optimize the geometric parameters of the TIR switch for enhanced performance across different modes.

    Main Methods:

    • Fabrication of a polymer waveguide platform incorporating a TIR switch.
    • Experimental characterization of the switch's performance for E11, E12, and E21 modes.
    • Optimization of geometric parameters to achieve mode independence and high extinction ratios.

    Main Results:

    • Demonstration of a mode-independent TO switching function with a broad bandwidth.
    • Achieved extinction ratios exceeding 18.1 dB for E11, E12, and E21 modes.
    • Operation confirmed over a wavelength range of 1500-1620 nm with 160 mW driving power.

    Conclusions:

    • The proposed TIR-based TO switch is effective for broadband, mode-independent optical switching.
    • The device's design enables cascading for 1xN switch networks, boosting MDM system flexibility.
    • This technology offers a promising solution for advanced optical communication networks.