Polymeric electro-optic phase modulators formed by self-alignment over channels etched into indium phosphide.

Presents a study which investigated the fabrication of wave guides which are single mode and have linear electro-optic properties by spin coating polymers onto etched indium phosphide. Function of the side-chain polymer which comprises the core of the wave guide; Calculation of the electro-optic coefficient of the core polymer; Way in which the capacity of fiber optic communications systems can be expanded.