Polarization beam-splitters and optical switches based on space-variant computer-generated subwavelength quasi-periodic structures

Erez Hasman, Ze'ev Bomzon, Avi Niv, Gabriel Biener, Vladimir Kleiner

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Abstract

Polarization beam-splitters and optical switches based on subwavelength quasi-periodic structures are presented. By locally controlling the orientation and period of the subwavelength grooves, birefringent elements for which the optical axes vary periodically, are realized. We present a theoretical discussion of these elements, as well as a detailed description of the design and realization procedures. We show experimental results for infra-red radiation at a wavelength of 10.6 μm.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)45-54
Number of pages10
JournalOptics Communications
Volume209
Issue number1-3
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Aug 2002
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Gratings
  • Polarization
  • Wave propagation

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
  • Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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