Abstract

Calculations are presented describing a novel optical isolator which works by complete TE₀−TM₀ mode conversion in magnetic garnet films caused by stress-induced optical anisotropy (50%) and by Faraday rotation (50%). These conversions take place along two different, perpendicular light paths in the same crystal that are connected by an integrated mirror. Possible tolerances of the film parameters are given so that a 30-dB isolation is still guaranteed.

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