DocumentCode
2577508
Title
Dynamics of optical modes in modulated photonic structures
Author
Fan, Shanhui ; Yu, Zongfu ; Otey, Clayton ; Povinelli, Micehlle
Author_Institution
Ginzton Lab., Stanford Univ., Stanford, CA
fYear
2009
fDate
12-14 Jan. 2009
Firstpage
108
Lastpage
109
Abstract
The introduction of dynamics in nanophotonic structures creates new opportunities for controlling light. Here we show that one can use just two dynamically tuned cavities to capture a light pulse. We also introduce the use of dynamic modulation to create complete optical isolation.
Keywords
integrated optics; lattice dynamics; microcavities; nanophotonics; optical control; optical isolators; optical modulation; optical tuning; photonic crystals; dynamic optical isolator; dynamically tuned cavity; light control technique; light pulse capturing phenomena; modulated nanophotonic structure; optical mode dynamics; photonic integrated circuit; Amplitude modulation; Electromagnetic waveguides; Integrated optics; Microcavities; Nanostructures; Nonlinear optics; Optical modulation; Optical pulses; Optical waveguides; Pulse modulation;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
IEEE/LEOS Winter Topicals Meeting Series, 2009
Conference_Location
Innsbruck
Print_ISBN
978-1-4244-2610-2
Electronic_ISBN
978-1-4244-2611-9
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/LEOSWT.2009.4771680
Filename
4771680
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