Channelized Dispersion Compensator with Flat Pass Bands using an Array of Deformable MEMS Mirrors

Continuously variable and independently addressable channelized dispersion is produced by an array of MEMS adaptable curvature mirrors employed in a novel optical configuration. A per channel variable dispersion greater than +/-400ps/nm was demonstrated with 56GHz +/-0.4dB flat passband on 85GHz spacing.