The FOL-WAVE Construction and Study of Mode Properties of Planar Waveguide system is a complete laboratory setup for designing and analyzing single-mode and multimode planar optical waveguides using ion-exchange techniques. It includes specialized optical mounting hardware, a He-Ne laser source, precision prism-coupling arrangements, and essential fabrication tools such as a furnace and crucible. This platform enables students and researchers to study guided modes, effective refractive index, and critical mode parameters in planar waveguides
Construct of single and multi-mode planner waveguides using ion exchange technique.
Waveguide preparation tools such as furnace, crucible, chemicals, glassware, IR lamp, etc. provide complete solution for waveguide construction in lab.
Specially designed waveguide-prism coupler holder allows easy mounting of prism waveguide assembly and efficient coupling of light.
Optical Rail
Rail Optical Mounts consisting of
Laser Tube Holder
Laser Beam Expender Holder
Polarizer holder
TranslationStage
Base Plate
HelicoidalPost Holder
Rotational Stage - Drive mechanism - Micrometer
Prism Holder Assembly
LASER
Single mode, multi mode waveguide
Substrate- Soda lime glass
Ion exchange using Potassium Nitrate ion (KnO3) bath
Prism
Right Angle Prism : 10 X 10 X 10mm. +0/-0.2mm
Refractive Index : >1.7
Polished Surface : Diagonal, bone and back side.
Unpolished Surface : Two side surfaces.
Collimator : Galilean Construction
Top Loading Furnace :Temp: 0 - 1200 0C
Crucible
To construct an Optical Planar Waveguide using Ion Exchange method.
To investigate the number of Modes allowed to propagate through the Waveguide.
To determine the Mode Effective Index corresponding to each propagating mode.
To determine the critical thickness and critical angle for each mode.
