Abstract:
A method of processing an optical device incorporating a waveguide, the method comprising the step of utilizing a laser to heat a surface of the device to alter an optical characteristic of the waveguide, wherein the power density of the laser is selected to effect ablation.
Abstract:
A method of tuning an optical device comprising a waveguide, the method comprising the step of applying a localised heating to the device in order t o change the optical properties of the waveguide.
Abstract:
A method of processing an optical device incorporating a waveguide, the meth od comprising the step of utilizing a laser to heat a surface of the device to alter an optical characteristic of the waveguide, wherein the power density of the laser is selected to effect ablation.