Title :
Analysis of wavelength demultiplexer based on photonic crystals
Author :
Haxha, S. ; Belhadj, W. ; AbdelMalek, F. ; Bouchriha, H.
Author_Institution :
Photonics Group, Univ. of Kent, Canterbury, UK
Abstract :
A wavelength demultiplexer based on photonic crystal waveguide (PCW) couplers is presented. A numerical approach based on the two-dimensional finite-difference time domain is employed to analyse, design and optimise the wavelength demultiplexer based on photonic crystal structure. The performance of the device is investigated in terms of optical efficiency, device length and losses. Significant improvement on the power efficiency and the wavelength directionality has been achieved by introducing a single defect on the crossing point between two PCWs.
Keywords :
demultiplexing equipment; finite difference time-domain analysis; optical communication equipment; optical couplers; optical design techniques; optical losses; optical waveguides; photonic crystals; defect; device length; optical efficiency; optical losses; photonic crystal waveguide couplers; two-dimensional finite-difference time domain; wavelength demultiplexer; wavelength directionality;
Journal_Title :
Optoelectronics, IEE Proceedings -
DOI :
10.1049/ip-opt:20050003
