@inproceedings{cb17f1035e9a4d79913effd5c388df72,
title = "Fast free-space photonic switch based on a ferroelectric liquid crystal",
abstract = "A fast 2×2 free-space photonic switch based on ferroelectric liquid crystal (FLC) is demonstrated with switching times of order of microseconds. An examination of the insertion loss and crosstalk properties of the switch reveals an average loss and crosstalk of < 0.45 dB and -33 dB, respectively. Such low-loss and low-crosstalk properties indicate that the switch is suitable for a larger-scale matrix switch design. We discuss incorporation of the demonstrated switch into a multistage network configuration and the properties of optical components required for achieving up to 1000 channel matrix switches.",
keywords = "Ferroelectric liquid crystal, Photonic switch",
author = "Yuliya Semenova and Gerald Farrell and Qian Wang",
note = "{\textcopyright} (2006) COPYRIGHT Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers (SPIE). Downloading of the abstract is permitted for personal use only.; Micro-Optics, VCSELs, and Photonic Interconnects II: Fabrication, Packaging, and Integration ; Conference date: 03-04-2006 Through 05-04-2006",
year = "2006",
doi = "10.1117/12.662625",
language = "English",
isbn = "0819462411",
series = "Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering",
booktitle = "Micro-Optics, VCSELs, and Photonic Interconnects II",
}