Multimode Interference Couplers with Tunable Power Splitting Ratios
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New, compact multimode interference couplers with tunable power splitting ratios have been realized. Experiments show large tuning ranges. Such couplers are needed to optimize ON–OFF ratios in interferometric devices and may find applications as extremely compact switches.
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