Abstract
We report high coupling efficiencies from ridge waveguides to photonic crystal waveguides using photonic crystal waveguide tapers. Modified waveguide bends result in enhanced bend efficiencies and bandwidths. Experimental transmission curves agree quantitatively with calculated spectra.
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