title: Reconfigurable 1×2 wavelength selective switch using high birefringence nematic liquid crystals.
abstract: A reconfigurable 1×2 wavelength selective switch, based on a Lyot filter and high birefringence nematic liquid crystals, is proposed. Simulations and experimental results of a reconfigurable switch are reported. Insertion losses from 3.4 dB and rejection ratios up to 15 dB are obtained in a two input channel system at 560 and 621 nm. Control voltages of 0 to 3 V(RMS) are used.
authors.affiliation: Grupo de Displays y Aplicaciones Fotónicas, Dpto. Tecnología Electrónica, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, c/ Butarque 15, 28911 Leganés, Spain. ppinzon@ing.uc3m.es
authors.forename: Plinio Jesús
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Pinzón
authors.forename: Isabel
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Pérez
authors.forename: Carmen
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Vázquez
authors.forename: José Manuel
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Sánchez Pena