Narrowband, polarization-independent free-space wave notch filter

J Opt Soc Am A Opt Image Sci Vis. 2005 Dec;22(12):2799-803. doi: 10.1364/josaa.22.002799.

Abstract

A two-dimensional-corrugated-slab-waveguide add/drop filter providing 100% resonant reflection at 1.55 microm wavelength for both TE and TM polarizations with identical FWHM is designed. The fabricated device exhibits a reflectivity spectrum of more than 95% peak reflection for both polarizations at 1.537 microm. The coupling scheme involves the TE0 guided mode only; it is made relatively tolerant by means of a double-sided crossed grating.