Authors:	F. Van Laere, G. Roelkens, J. Schrauwen, D. Taillaert, P. Dumon, W. Bogaerts, D. Van Thourhout, R. Baets
Title:	Compact grating couplers between optical fibers and Silicon-on-Insulator photonic wire waveguides with 69% coupling efficiency
Format:	International Conference Proceedings
Publication date:	3/2006
Journal/Conference/Book:	OFC 2006
Volume(Issue):	p.PDP15
Location:	Anaheim, United States
DOI:	10.1109/ofc.2006.216051
Citations:	17 (Dimensions.ai - last update: 24/11/2024) 11 (OpenCitations - last update: 3/5/2024) Look up on Google Scholar
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Abstract

We present efficient, compact and broadband grating couplers in Silicon-on-Insulator, for coupling between single mode fiber and nanophotonic waveguides. By adding a gold bottom mirror, the coupling efficiency is increased to 69%.

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