Introduction to optical switches
S.J. Chua, National University of Singapore, Singapore
B.J. Li, Sun Yat-Sen University, China
Abstract:
A number of technologies are used for implementation of optical switches. It ranges from simple mechanical movements to deflect the light beam to using external stimuli to change the optical properties of materials. This chapter summarizes the mechanisms used for implementation of optical switches.
Key words
optical switches
thermo-optical switch
magneto-optical switch
micro-electro-mechanical (MEMS)
electro-optical switch
liquid crystal optical switch
Optical communication using semiconductor lasers as sources and optical fiber as the transmission medium is the only solution to handle the ...
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