Compact low-birefringence polarization beam splitter using vertical-dual-slot waveguides in silicon carbide integrated platforms

Xiaodong Shi; Jingjing Zhang; Weichen Fan; Yaoqin Lu; Nianhua Peng; Karsten Rottwitt; Haiyan Ou

doi:10.1364/PRJ.443543

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