Abstract
A linearized polymer-based directional coupler modulator is presented. The linearity was obtained by tailoring the coupling coefficient using photobleaching. A two-tone test of the device demonstrated an enhancement in intermodulation distortion compared to a Mach-Zehnder modulator.
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