scholarly journals Active and Quantum Integrated Photonic Elements by Ion Exchange in Glass

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (11) ◽  
pp. 5222
Author(s):  
Giancarlo C. Righini ◽  
Jesús Liñares
Keyword(s):  
Ion Exchange ◽  
Optical Waveguides ◽  
Exchange Process ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Optical Processing ◽  
Optical Modulators ◽  
Optical Elements ◽  
Ion Exchange Process ◽  
Research Activities ◽  
Integrated Optical

Ion exchange in glass has a long history as a simple and effective technology to produce gradient-index structures and has been largely exploited in industry and in research laboratories. In particular, ion-exchanged waveguide technology has served as an excellent platform for theoretical and experimental studies on integrated optical circuits, with successful applications in optical communications, optical processing and optical sensing. It should not be forgotten that the ion-exchange process can be exploited in crystalline materials, too, and several crucial devices, such as optical modulators and frequency doublers, have been fabricated by ion exchange in lithium niobate. Here, however, we are concerned only with glass material, and a brief review is presented of the main aspects of optical waveguides and passive and active integrated optical elements, as directional couplers, waveguide gratings, integrated optical amplifiers and lasers, all fabricated by ion exchange in glass. Then, some promising research activities on ion-exchanged glass integrated photonic devices, and in particular quantum devices (quantum circuits), are analyzed. An emerging type of passive and/or reconfigurable devices for quantum cryptography or even for specific quantum processing tasks are presently gaining an increasing interest in integrated photonics; accordingly, we propose their implementation by using ion-exchanged glass waveguides, also foreseeing their integration with ion-exchanged glass lasers.

Copper–lithium ion exchange in LiNbO3

2000 ◽  
Vol 15 (5) ◽  
pp. 1120-1124 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. Caccavale ◽  
C. Sada ◽  
F. Segato ◽  
L. D. Bogomolova ◽  
N. A. Krasil'nikova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ion Exchange ◽  
Optical Waveguides ◽  
Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Exchange Process ◽  
Lithium Ion ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Paramagnetic Resonance ◽  
Ion Exchange Process ◽  
Optical Modes ◽  
Electron Paramagnetic

Copper-doped LiNbO3 waveguides were prepared by Cu–Li ion-exchange process. Compositional, structural, and optical analyses were performed by secondary ion mass spectrometry, x-ray diffraction, and m-line spectroscopy, respectively. The chemical state of Cu2+ ions was studied by electron paramagnetic resonance, and the results were correlated with structural modification of the LiNbO3 matrix. Copper incorporation in the crystal took place under different regimes, and it induced a lattice rearrangement with the formation of new crystalline phases. Cu2+ ions were surrounded by tetragonally compressed octahedra with rhombic distortions. Cu:LiNbO3 optical waveguides were formed supporting two optical modes.

Removal of Toxic Dyestuffs from Aqueous Solution by Amphoteric Bioadsorbent

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Reda M. El-Shishtawy ◽  
Abdullah M. Asiri ◽  
Nahed S. E. Ahmed
Keyword(s):  
Aqueous Solution ◽  
Ion Exchange ◽  
Dye Removal ◽  
Exchange Process ◽  
Cationic Dyes ◽  
Carboxyl Groups ◽  
Maximum Adsorption Capacity ◽  
Equilibrium Isotherm ◽  
Ion Exchange Process ◽  
Dyes And Pigments

Background: Color effluents generated from the production industry of dyes and pigments and their use in different applications such as textile, paper, leather tanning, and food industries, are high in color and contaminants that damage the aquatic life. It is estimated that about 105 of various commercial dyes and pigments amounted to 7×105 tons are produced annually worldwide. Ultimately, about 10–15% is wasted into the effluents of the textile industry. Chitin is abundant in nature, and it is a linear biopolymer containing acetamido and hydroxyl groups amenable to render it atmospheric by introducing amino and carboxyl groups, hence able to remove different classes of toxic organic dyes from colored effluents. Methods: Chitin was chemically modified to render it amphoteric via the introduction of carboxyl and amino groups. The amphoteric chitin has been fully characterized by FTIR, TGA-DTG, elemental analysis, SEM, and point of zero charge. Adsorption optimization for both anionic and cationic dyes was made by batch adsorption method, and the conditions obtained were used for studying the kinetics and thermodynamics of adsorption. Results: The results of dye removal proved that the adsorbent was proven effective in removing both anionic and cationic dyes (Acid Red 1 and methylene blue (MB)), at their respective optimum pHs (2 for acid and 8 for cationic dye). The equilibrium isotherm at room temperature fitted the Freundlich model for MB, and the maximum adsorption capacity was 98.2 mg/g using 50 mg/l of MB, whereas the equilibrium isotherm fitted the Freundlich and Langmuir model for AR1 and the maximum adsorption capacity was 128.2 mg/g. Kinetic results indicate that the adsorption is a two-step diffusion process for both dyes as indicated by the values of the initial adsorption factor (Ri) and follows the pseudo-second-order kinetics. Also, thermodynamic calculations suggest that the adsorption of AR1 on the amphoteric chitin is an endothermic process from 294 to 303 K. The result indicated that the mechanism of adsorption is chemisorption via an ion-exchange process. Also, recycling of the adsorbent was easy, and its reuse for dye removal was effective. Conclusion: New amphoteric chitin has been successfully synthesized and characterized. This resin material, which contains amino and carboxyl groups, is novel as such chemical modification of chitin hasn’t been reported. The amphoteric chitin has proven effective in decolorizing aqueous solution from anionic and cationic dyes. The adsorption behavior of amphoteric chitin is believed to follow chemical adsorption with an ion-exchange process. The recycling process for few cycles indicated that the loaded adsorbent could be regenerated by simple treatment and retested for removing anionic and cationic dyes without any loss in the adsorbability. Therefore, the study introduces a new and easy approach for the development of amphoteric adsorbent for application in the removal of different dyes from aqueous solutions.

Chromate ion-exchange process at alkaline pH

1986 ◽  
Vol 20 (9) ◽  
pp. 1177-1184 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arup K. Sengupta ◽  
Dennis Clifford ◽  
Suresh Subramonian
Keyword(s):  
Ion Exchange ◽  
Exchange Process ◽  
Alkaline Ph ◽  
Ion Exchange Process ◽  
Chromate Ion

The Application of ß“-Alumina As A Solid State Laser Host

1985 ◽  
Vol 60 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. D. Barrie ◽  
D. L. Yang ◽  
B. Dunn ◽  
O. M. Stafsudd
Keyword(s):  
Optical Properties ◽  
Solid State ◽  
Ion Exchange ◽  
Exchange Process ◽  
Laser Action ◽  
Solid State Laser ◽  
Host Crystal ◽  
State Laser ◽  
Ion Exchange Process ◽  
Single Host

AbstractIon exchanged ß“-aluminas display a number of interesting optical properties which suggest that the material is well suited for application as a solid state laser host. Small platelets of Nd3+ Ion exchanged β“-alumina exhibit laser action with gain coefficients many times greater than YAG. The versatility of the ion exchange process enables one to form a wide variety of compounds with different active ions and concentrations, thereby allowing the study of many different effects within a single host crystal.

Removal of Se(VI) from Raw Water by Ion Exchange Process

2012 ◽  
Vol 430-432 ◽  
pp. 941-948 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yong Sheng Shi ◽  
Yu Zhen Shi ◽  
Lin Wang
Keyword(s):  
Ion Exchange ◽  
Removal Rate ◽  
Exchange Process ◽  
Selenium Concentration ◽  
Quality Standard ◽  
Raw Water ◽  
Strong Base ◽  
Ion Exchange Process ◽  
Efficiency Cost ◽  
Easy Operation

Studies have been carried out on removal of Se(Ⅵ) from raw water by ion exchange process. The experiment results indicate that employment of strong-base anion exchange resin of 201×7 can receive a desirable result for Se removal. It is particularly true that the removal rate of Se(Ⅵ) can achieve more than 96% when the Se(Ⅵ) concentration in raw water is 100μg/L. This allows selenium concentration of the supply water in full conformity to the quality standard currently available for drinking water. Ion exchange process for Se removal has been proved to be competent for its efficiency, cost effectiveness and easy operation.

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