Absorption-induced Optical Tuning of Silicon Photonic Structures Clad with Nematic Liquid Crystals

Abstract

Theoretical and experimental analysis of active, absorption induced optical tuning of silicon photonic devices using silicon strip waveguides combined with nematic liquid crystal (NLC) claddings. Tuning of the silicon structures is performed under low power photo irradiation, which offers a very simple way to control the spectral response of ring resonator devices.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 2013
Accession Number
ADA577212

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  • Joanna N. Ptasinski

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  • Naval Information Warfare Systems Command

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  • Advanced Electronics

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  • Physics

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  • Integrated Circuit Design and Technology.
  • Optical Physics and Photonics.