Multimode 2 × 2 optical crossbar switch

Abstract
A monolithic electro-optical 2 × 2 crossbar has been developed. The multimode network consists of channel waveguides and four crosspoint switches integrated in a LiTaO3 plate. Matrix switching loss was 11 dB and crosstalk was −16 dB for TM-polarised 0.07-n.a. light.