Photonic Crystal Chip-Scale Optical Networks
Abstract
We have invented a new approach to minimize losses in PC components through the use of vertical mode matching within the slab and lower index pillars, such that out of plane scattering is virtually eliminated. We are also investigating methods to incorporate this technique into SQ1-based systems. Ultimately (Phase 11), the types of PC components we plan to build are based upon the ability of PC structures to modify of the photonic density of states. The target devices are thermo-optic tunable wavelength filters, add/drop multiplexers, and nonlinear optical switches and wavelength converters, although other forms of active control (such as carrier-effect modulation) and nonlinear optical operations can be considered.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 13, 2004
- Accession Number
- ADA427690
Entities
People
- Dobson