Compact 2×2 parabolic multimode interference thermo–optic switches based on fluorinated photopolymer
Wang Ji-Hou1, Chen Chang-Ming1, Hu Ke-Wei1, Cheng Ru1, Wang Chun-Xue1, Yi Yun-Ji1, Sun Xiao-Qiang1, Wang Fei1, Li Zhi-Yong2, Zhang Da-Ming1, †
       

(a) Simulations of optical field transmission for (a) DSPS MMI TO waveguide switch with no modulation, (b) DSPS MMI TO waveguide switch with 14-mW driving power TO modulation, (c) traditional DSLS MMI TO waveguide switch with no modulation, (d) traditional DSLS MMI TO waveguide switch with 17.5-mW driving power TO modulation, (e) optical field of input waveguide for DSPS MMI TO waveguide switch, (f) thermal field distribution of MMI region of DSPS MMI TO waveguide switch with 14-mW driving power modulation.