Wavelength Selective Switch with Optimal Steering Element Utilization

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Authors

Nicolas K. Fontaine · Nokia (United States)

Haoshuo Chen · Nokia (United States)

Burcu Ercan · Nokia (United States)

Roland Ryf · Nokia (United States)

Guillaume Labroille · Cailabs (France)

Nicolas Barré · Cailabs (France)

Pu Jian ·

Abstract

We implement a free-space unitary transform inside a wavelength selective switch to produce rectangular shaped beams on the LCoS steering element. Compared to standard Gaussian illumination, the WSS can support 2× as many ports per pixel.

Topics & Keywords

Photonic and Optical Devices Optical Network Technologies Advanced Photonic Communication Systems

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Affordable and clean energy

Publication Details

DOI: 10.1364/ofc.2016.th5a.6

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