Title :
Photonic crystal laser cavities optimized by the geometric projection method
Author :
Long, Christopher M. ; Frei, Walter R. ; Giannopoulos, Antonios V. ; Johnson, Harley T. ; Choquette, Kent D.
Author_Institution :
Univ. of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL
Abstract :
We report the quality factor and spectral characteristics of a photonic crystal cavity laser optimized by the geometry projection method. Fabricated devices show 30% improvement in quality factor, consistent with a predicted two-fold increase.
Keywords :
crystal defects; infrared spectra; laser beams; laser cavity resonators; optical fabrication; optical materials; optimisation; photonic crystals; quantum well lasers; geometric projection method; optimized photonic crystal laser cavities; quality factor; quantum wells; spectral characteristics; Biomembranes; Design optimization; Geometrical optics; Optimization methods; Photonic crystals; Pump lasers; Q factor; Reflectivity; Refractive index; Shape;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2008 and 2008 Conference on Quantum Electronics and Laser Science. CLEO/QELS 2008. Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-859-9
