In a three-dimensional multi-channel optical switch using biaxially movable mirrors,
a mirror packing density is improved to support an increased number of channels.
The three-dimensional optical switch comprises a fiber collimator array, and a
first mirror array and a second mirror array disposed in close proximity to a beam
emission surface of the fiber collimator array. The first mirror array has arranged
thereon a plurality of first mirrors each having a single rotation axis and a plurality
of first windows. The second mirror array has arranged thereon a plurality of second
mirrors each having a single rotation axis orthogonal to the first rotation axis
and a plurality of second windows. A beam emitted from a fiber collimator passes
through the first window, reflects on a fixed mirror and a movable mirror in order,
passes through the second window, and exits to the outside.