The acoustic wave tilt angle effect on the interaction type and quality factor of the tunable acousto-optic filters


Abstract in English

The acousto-optic filters that depend on the interaction technology between the optical and ultrasonic waves are considered a high- performance filters as they have the largest tuning range compared to other filters types. These filters can be used in optical WDM (Wavelength Division Multiplexing) networks. This work aims to study two types of these filters, one operates according to the non-collinear type of interaction, whereas the other type operates according to the quasicollinear type of interaction, and compare between these two filters types from the practical side. Thus, this work aims to show the tilt angle effect of the acoustic wave on the filter's design and its efficiency in electing the desired optical wave length, in addition to compare the frequency curves related to these angles in terms of their sensitivity to the changes of the incidence angle. The importance of this work lies in proving the efficiency of the filters operating according to the quasi-collinear type of interaction and their ability to achieve the high values of quality factor.

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