Title :
Photon confinement in multi-slot waveguides
Author :
Fu, Yijing ; Yoo, Han G. ; Riley, Daniel B. ; Fauchet, Philippe M.
Author_Institution :
Inst. of Opt., Univ. of Rochester, Rochester, NY
Abstract :
We present a multi-layer waveguide that can confine light in low refractive index layers. M-line measurement verified our simulation results. This structure can be used for silicon light emission device because free-carrier losses are avoided.
Keywords :
elemental semiconductors; light emitting devices; optical losses; optical multilayers; optical testing; optical waveguides; quantum optics; refractive index; silicon; silicon compounds; slot lines; M-line measurement; Si; Si-SiO2; free-carrier losses; low-refractive index layers; multilayer waveguide; multislot waveguides; photon confinement; silicon light emission device; Birefringence; Nonhomogeneous media; Optical devices; Optical losses; Optical refraction; Optical variables control; Optical waveguides; Polarization; Refractive index; Tellurium;
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
