Title :
Mode manipulation in small microsphere systems
Author :
Rakovich, Yury P. ; Gerlach, Matthias ; Donegan, John F.
Author_Institution :
Semicond. Photonics Group, Trinity Coll. Dublin, Dublin
Abstract :
In this work we demonstrate the possibility of mode manipulation in systems of symmetric photonic molecules formed by placing several microspheres in contact. We observe photonic nanojets that reflect the symmetry of the photonic molecule, with 3 jets located at 120 degrees with respect to each other for the triangular molecule. We also present some results showing the coexistence of whispering gallery modes and nanojets in the same structure.
Keywords :
microcavities; nanostructured materials; photoluminescence; photonic crystals; quantum optics; whispering gallery modes; microsphere systems; mode manipulation; nanojets; photoluminescence spectrum; photonic molecule; photonic nanojets; symmetric photonic molecules; triangular molecule; whispering gallery modes; Educational institutions; Microcavities; Optical coupling; Optical feedback; Optical surface waves; Photonics; Physics; Q factor; Resonance; Whispering gallery modes; nanojets; photonic molecules; spherical microcavities; whispering gallery modes;
Conference_Titel :
Transparent Optical Networks, 2008. ICTON 2008. 10th Anniversary International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Athens
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2625-6
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2626-3
DOI :
10.1109/ICTON.2008.4598720
