Abstract
An optical tunable filter is proposed for the implementations of the wavelength division multiplexing communication systems. It is based on the cascade of a liquid crystal Solc filter and a liquid crystal Fabry-Perot interferometer filter. The Solc filter can be in folded or in fan arrangement. The Fabry-Perot filter can operate both in passive mode and in active mode. With the physical features discussed, the proposed optical filter can be a potential alternative for both packet- and circuit-switched applications.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 187-189 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Guangdianzi Jiguang/Journal of Optoelectronics Laser |
| Volume | 9 |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 1998 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | Proceedings of the 1998 Topical Meeting of the International Commission for Optics, OII'98 - Nankai, China Duration: 3 Aug 1998 → 6 Aug 1998 |