Title :
Silicon-on-insulator based nano-photonics: Why, How, What for?
Author :
Baets, R. ; Dumon, P. ; Bogaerts, W. ; Roelkens, G. ; Taillaert, D. ; Luyssaert, B. ; Priem, G. ; Morthier, G. ; Bienstman, P. ; Van Thourhout, D.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Inf. Technol., Ghent Univ., Gent, Belgium
Abstract :
Silicon-on-insulator is rapidly emerging as a versatile platform for a variety of integrated nano-photonic components. This paper discusses the variety of merits offered by this system. The key technological challenges are discussed as well as the potential in multiple application fields.
Keywords :
integrated optics; micro-optics; nanotechnology; silicon-on-insulator; integrated nanophotonic components; silicon-on-insulators; CMOS technology; Information technology; Integrated circuit technology; Microcavities; Microelectronics; Optical scattering; Optical waveguides; Photonic integrated circuits; Potential well; Silicon on insulator technology;
Conference_Titel :
Group IV Photonics, 2005. 2nd IEEE International Conference on
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-9070-9
DOI :
10.1109/GROUP4.2005.1516441
