Title :
Glass-based erbium activated micro-nano photonic structures
Author :
Alombert-Goget, G. ; Armellini, C. ; Berneschi, S. ; Bhaktha, S.N.B. ; Boulard, B. ; Chiappini, A. ; Chiasera, A. ; Duverger-Arfuso, C. ; Féron, P. ; Ferrari, M. ; Jestin, Y. ; Minati, L. ; Monteil, A. ; Moser, E. ; Conti, G. Nunzi ; Pelli, S. ; Prudenzan
Author_Institution :
CSMFO Lab., CNR-IFN, Trento, Italy
fDate :
June 28 2009-July 2 2009
Abstract :
In this paper, we present a short review of the activity performed in developing glass-based photonic structures on the nano and micro scale, based on the sol-gel techniques and activated by rare earth ions. Optical and spectroscopic assessment of glass ceramic waveguides is discussed. Luminescence enhancement is demonstrated. Refractive index modulation upon UV exposure is measured in SiO2-SnO2 film. Finally, results concerning Er3+-activated opal-based photonic crystal are presented. In the case of inverted opals a quantum efficiency of 90% was estimated.
Keywords :
glass ceramics; luminescence; photonic crystals; sol-gel processing; SiO2-SnO2; UV exposure; glass ceramic waveguides; glass-based erbium activated micro-nano photonic structures; inverted opals; luminescence enhancement; opal-based photonic crystal; optical assessment; quantum efficiency; rare earth ions; refractive index modulation; sol-gel techniques; spectroscopic assessment; Ceramics; Erbium; Glass; Optical films; Optical modulation; Optical refraction; Optical variables control; Optical waveguides; Particle beam optics; Spectroscopy; SiO2-HfO2; SiO2-SnO2; glass-ceramic waveguide; luminescence enhancement; opal-based photonic crystal; quantum efficiency;
Conference_Titel :
Transparent Optical Networks, 2009. ICTON '09. 11th International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Azores
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-4825-8
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-4827-2
DOI :
10.1109/ICTON.2009.5185200
