Abstract
We demonstrate a nano-taper coupler for compact mode-size conversion between fiber and sub-micron waveguide. The micron-long silicon-on-insulator based nano-taper coupler enhances the coupling efficiency by one order of magnitude compared to that of the waveguide.
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