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Optica, Optics Express, 2(29), p. 1711, 2021

DOI: 10.1364/oe.413310

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Integrated dual-polarization coherent receiver without a polarization splitter-rotator

This paper is made freely available by the publisher.
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Abstract

We propose and demonstrate a simple integrated dual-polarization (DP) coherent receiver that does not require a polarization splitter-rotator (PSR). Based on a novel concept, a DP coherent signal is mixed with the local-oscillator (LO) waves inside a single interferometer and detected by five single-ended photodetectors. The signal-signal and LO-LO beat noises are eliminated through differential detection. We design and fabricate a proof-of-concept device on InP and experimentally demonstrate complete retrieval of DP quadrature phase-shift keyed signals. Requiring minimal number of optical components without a PSR, the demonstrated scheme would be attractive particularly for the InP and thick-silicon photonic platforms due to its significantly reduced footprint and ease of fabrication.