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Temperature-independent low-voltage wide-bandwidth optical modulators

Temperature-independent low-voltage wide-bandwidth optical modulators

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Temperature-independent electro-optic modulators have been constructed using lithium niobate. A frequency response extending to 2 GHz has been achieved with a relatively low drive power. The modulators have been used with a 0.63 μm laser and are easily aligned on a standard optical bench.

Inspec keywords: modulators; electro-optical effects; optical modulation; microwave devices

Other keywords: electrooptical effects; microwave devices; lithium niobate; optical modulation; modulators

Subjects: Modulators, demodulators, discriminators and mixers; Optical communication; Solid-state microwave circuits and devices

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