Replicated data-matrix array generators

P. Pelli; H. Elfström; K. Jefimovs; Janne Aikio; Kimmo Karppinen; P. Vahimaa; M. Kuittinen

doi:10.1016/j.optcom.2005.10.016

Replicated data-matrix array generators

P. Pelli, H. Elfström (Corresponding Author), K. Jefimovs, Janne Aikio, Kimmo Karppinen, P. Vahimaa, M. Kuittinen

University of Eastern Finland

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Abstract

The fabrication and replication of binary spot array generators using 4 and 16 levels gratings is investigated. The elements are designed using iterative Fourier transform algorithm and fabricated by electron-beam lithography. Finally elements are copied by fabricating nickel shims and using hot embossing technique. In each step the optical signals are measured and signals are characterized using bit error rate as a measure of quality. The results show that although 16 level element gives theoretically superior performance, the bit error rate is much lower (∼0.2%) for replicated 4 level elements than for their 16 level counterparts (∼9%).

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	329-336
Number of pages	8
Journal	Optics Communications
Volume	260
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.optcom.2005.10.016
Publication status	Published - 2006
MoE publication type	A1 Journal article-refereed

Keywords

diffractive optics
diffraction grating
optics
array generators

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