A strictly non-block matrix switch is a basic component in photonic space-division and time-division switching systems. A polarization dependent 8×8 LiNbO3 matrix switch has recently been reported1,2). However, maintaining polarization dependency for such switches, when insisting upon using polarization maintaining fibers or polarization controllers, seems to be a serious technical barrier for pratical use.
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