• DocumentCode
    1472766
  • Title

    Photonic Crystal Cavity-Based Y Splitter for Mechano-Optical Switching

  • Author

    Kauppinen, Lasse J. ; Pinkert, Tjeerd J. ; Hoekstra, Hugo J W M ; De Ridder, René M.

  • Author_Institution
    Integrated Opt. Microsyst. Group, Univ. of Twente, Enschede, Netherlands
  • Volume
    22
  • Issue
    13
  • fYear
    2010
  • fDate
    7/1/2010 12:00:00 AM
  • Firstpage
    966
  • Lastpage
    968
  • Abstract
    We propose a Y splitter in a two-dimensional photonic crystal with a triangular lattice of air holes suitable for mechano-optical switching. Full switching between the two output ports can be achieved at a certain wavelength owing to the presence of a resonant central cavity with well-chosen symmetry. Experimental results confirm the operation of the device and its potential as an ultracompact mechanical switch.
  • Keywords
    nanoelectromechanical devices; nanophotonics; optical beam splitters; optical resonators; optical switches; photonic crystals; 2D photonic crystal; mechanooptical switching; nanoelectromechanical system; photonic crystal cavity-based Y splitter; resonant central cavity; ultracompact mechanical switch; Photonic crystal (PhC); silicon; switch;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Journal_Title
    Photonics Technology Letters, IEEE
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • ISSN
    1041-1135
  • Type

    jour

  • DOI
    10.1109/LPT.2010.2048020
  • Filename
    5447769
    • Link To Document
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