Authors:	K. Van Acoleyen, R. Baets
Title:	Compact lens-assisted focusing tapers fabricated on Silicon-On-Insulator
Format:	International Conference Presentation
Publication date:	9/2011
Journal/Conference/Book:	8th International Conference on Group IV Photonics
Volume(Issue):	ThA2 p.157-159
Location:	London, United Kingdom
DOI:	10.1109/group4.2011.6053748
Citations:	14 (Dimensions.ai - last update: 6/10/2024) 3 (OpenCitations - last update: 3/5/2024) Look up on Google Scholar
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Abstract

Efficient tapering is one of the basic functions one needs in photonic integrated circuits. While adiabatic tapers are relatively long, we propose an in-plane lensing technology to make efficient compact tapers on silicon-on-insulator.