Nonlinear Polarization Conversion using Microring Resonators
Abstract
We present a design of a polarization converter between linear, circular, and elliptic accomplished with an on-chip high-Q dielectric microring resonator. Nonlinear polarization switching can be accomplished at modest input intensities because of the high-intensity compression in the ring. We predict an optical bistability effect making the polarization of the transmitted light dependent on its spectral or intensity history.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 08, 2007
- Accession Number
- ADA470512
Entities
People
- Chris Fietz
- Gennady Shvets
Organizations
- University of Texas at Austin