Design and fabrication of polymeric waveguide Bragg grating devices
by Huang, Cheng-Sheng, Ph.D., UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON, 2009, 156 pages; 3370500

Abstract:

The subject of this dissertation is a feasibility study of a flexible polymeric microfabricated waveguide Bragg grating (WBG) for potential sensing application. First, the optical design of the proposed device will be analyzed by examining the wave propagation and optical response of the Bragg grating inside the polymeric rib waveguide structure. The optical response is approximated using a coupled mode theory based on the slab waveguide model. Second, fabrication procedures on waveguide and Bragg grating design will be discussed. Third, preliminary results on the optical performance of the waveguide and grating responses using the proposed device will be presented. Finally, proposed future work on enhancing the design of the device will be addressed.

 
AdviserWei-Chih Wang
SchoolUNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
SourceDAI/B 70-08, p. , Oct 2009
Source TypeDissertation
SubjectsElectrical engineering; Mechanical engineering; Optics
Publication Number3370500
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