Abstract
We report on the realization of optical integrated circuits in 3-D using circular bright photorefractive spatial solitons in photonic-grade lithium niobate. Fabrication of curved waveguides, zero-radius-bend waveguides and 1-by-4 crossconnect circuit is described.
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