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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 31, 2017
Filed:
Dec. 21, 2015
Fujikura Ltd., Tokyo, JP;
Akira Oka, Sakura, JP;
Kazuhiro Goi, Sakura, JP;
Kensuke Ogawa, Sakura, JP;
Hiroyuki Kusaka, Sakura, JP;
FUJIKURA LTD., Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A high-order polarization conversion device configured of a planar optical waveguide, includes: a substrate; a lower clad disposed on the substrate; a core including a lower core and an upper core, the lower core being disposed on the lower clad and having a fixed height in a rectangular sectional shape, the upper core being formed of the same material as the lower core and having a fixed height in a rectangular sectional shape that is disposed continuously on the lower core; and an upper clad that is disposed on the core and the lower clad and is formed of the same material as the lower clad. The high-order polarization conversion device performs high-order polarization conversion between TEof the start portion and TMof the end portion.