An optical device, referred to herein as a cascade beam splitter, splits a single beam of substantially collimated light, such as a laser beam, into three or more equal or non-equal light beams. In the backbone of modern Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) networks, optical splitters serve as the unsung heroes that enable cost-efficient connectivity for millions of subscribers. By dividing a single optical signal from a central Optical Line Terminal (OLT) into multiple outputs for Optical Network. (2023) Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers (SPIE). Silicon photonic (SiPho) platforms hold vast potential for providing multi-functional processing capabilities, such as filtering, mode-handling, modulation, etc. Structures for polarization manipulation have become essential elements. An optical beam splitter is presented whereby more than one incoming substantially collimated beam of light is combined into a common light path and subsequently the combined beam is divided into multiple outgoing beams of light.
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