| 摘要 |
The optical apparatus includes at least one input waveguide, a first slab waveguide, an arrayed waveguide grating, a second slab waveguide, at least one output waveguide, and at least one transition segment optically connecting the at least one input waveguide to the first slab waveguide. The transition segment features a taper and an extension. The wide end of the taper is optically connected to the first end of the extension and the second end of the extension is optically connected to the slab waveguide and the first and second ends are equal in width. The tapor features mode conversion means, whereas the extension provides a distinct phase difference between the modes coupled therin from the tapor. The extension may have a constant or non-constant width and may include a heating element. When a plurality of transition segments are featured, each transition segment may have similar or different properties. The transition segments may be used at the output side of the optical apparatus as well as at the input side. |
