Optical MEMS Devices Based on Moving Waveguides
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The paper deals with optical microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), and in particular with optical MEMS based on moving waveguides. After a short overview of this very attractive novel activity, specific technological problems and solutions are discussed. Then the following examples of recent developments based on silica on silicon technology are presented: optical switch, vibration sensor, and optical scanner.
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