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
fDate :
7/1/2010 12:00:00 AM
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;
Journal_Title :
Photonics Technology Letters, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/LPT.2010.2048020
