Integrated Optical Isolators
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Integrated optical isolators will become necessary as optical networks continue to grow and the need for monolithic integration and greater functionality increases. This thesis presents a design for a polarization independent isolator which can be monolithically integrated with semiconductor lasers. Theory and measurements are used to select a material for the isolator. A polarization independent design for the isolator is chosen with all components suitable for monolithic integration. Simulations of the isolator show it to be capable of 24 dB of isolation. Waveguide Faraday rotators, which are a component of the isolator, are fabricated and demonstrated. Thesis Supervisor: Rajeev J. Ram Title: Associate Professor
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