Sub-Terahertz 3-D Printed All-Dielectric Low-Cost Low-Profile Lens-Integrated Polarization Beam Splitter

Zhu, J; Yang, Y; McGloin, D; Liao, S; Xue, Q

Sub-Terahertz 3-D Printed All-Dielectric Low-Cost Low-Profile Lens-Integrated Polarization Beam Splitter

Zhu, J Yang, Y

McGloin, D

Liao, S Xue, Q

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Publisher:: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Publication Type:: Journal Article
Citation:: IEEE Transactions on Terahertz Science and Technology, 2021, 11, (4), pp. 433-442
Issue Date:: 2021-07-01

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dc.contributor.author	Zhu, J
dc.contributor.author	Yang, Y https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7439-2156
dc.contributor.author	McGloin, D https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0075-4481
dc.contributor.author	Liao, S
dc.contributor.author	Xue, Q
dc.date.accessioned	2022-03-18T05:27:58Z
dc.date.available	2022-03-18T05:27:58Z
dc.date.issued	2021-07-01
dc.identifier.citation	IEEE Transactions on Terahertz Science and Technology, 2021, 11, (4), pp. 433-442
dc.identifier.issn	2156-342X
dc.identifier.issn	2156-3446
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/155350
dc.description.abstract	Polarizing beam splitters (PBSs) are essential components for polarization-multiplexed communication system. However, conventional PBS, such as Rochon prism and Wollaston prism, must be sufficiently thick to generate enough walk-off distance between two orthogonal polarizations due to the low birefringence of natural material. To reduce this requirement, we propose and demonstrate a three-dimensional printed low-cost low-profile Fresnel-Rochon prism. By adjusting the dimensions of the artificially engineered gratings that comprise the prism, the refractive index tensor along the x- and y-direction can differ, enabling the independent manipulation of the deflection angles of the orthogonal polarized components. Applying the Fresnel principle to this Rochon prism, the thickness can be greatly reduced while the polarization splitting and deflection angles remain unaltered. Meanwhile, the transmission efficiency of the prism is also improved as less energy is dissipated in the lossy printing material. In addition, in contrast to conventional Rochon prisms formed by two right triangle prisms, the proposed Rochon prism enjoys the benefit of simple fabrication without any further assembly procedure. Prototypes operating at 0.14-THz frequency were printed and measured to verify the idea.
dc.language	English
dc.publisher	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
dc.relation.ispartof	IEEE Transactions on Terahertz Science and Technology
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1109/TTHZ.2021.3064209
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dc.subject	0205 Optical Physics, 0906 Electrical and Electronic Engineering
dc.title	Sub-Terahertz 3-D Printed All-Dielectric Low-Cost Low-Profile Lens-Integrated Polarization Beam Splitter
dc.type	Journal Article
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Abstract:

Polarizing beam splitters (PBSs) are essential components for polarization-multiplexed communication system. However, conventional PBS, such as Rochon prism and Wollaston prism, must be sufficiently thick to generate enough walk-off distance between two orthogonal polarizations due to the low birefringence of natural material. To reduce this requirement, we propose and demonstrate a three-dimensional printed low-cost low-profile Fresnel-Rochon prism. By adjusting the dimensions of the artificially engineered gratings that comprise the prism, the refractive index tensor along the x- and y-direction can differ, enabling the independent manipulation of the deflection angles of the orthogonal polarized components. Applying the Fresnel principle to this Rochon prism, the thickness can be greatly reduced while the polarization splitting and deflection angles remain unaltered. Meanwhile, the transmission efficiency of the prism is also improved as less energy is dissipated in the lossy printing material. In addition, in contrast to conventional Rochon prisms formed by two right triangle prisms, the proposed Rochon prism enjoys the benefit of simple fabrication without any further assembly procedure. Prototypes operating at 0.14-THz frequency were printed and measured to verify the idea.

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