title: Waveguide loss optimization in hollow-core ARROW waveguides.
abstract: We discuss optimization of the optical properties of hollow-core antiresonant reflecting optical waveguides (ARROWs). We demonstrate significant reduction of waveguide loss to 2.6/cm for a 10.4microm(2) mode area after adding an initial etching step of the substrate material. The effect of differences in confinement layer thickness is quantified and an optimized design is presented. The polarization dependence of the waveguide loss is measured and the implications for applications are discussed.
authors.forename: Dongliang
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Yin
authors.forename: John
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Barber
authors.forename: Aaron
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Hawkins
authors.forename: Holger
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Schmidt