Title :
Low-loss single-mode THz waveguiding using CYTOP, a highly transparent plastic with potential as hybrid optics
Author :
Reyes, G. ; Quema, A. ; Estacio, E. ; Ponseca, C., Jr. ; Pobre, R. ; Quiroga, R. ; Murukami, H. ; Ono, S. ; Sarukura, N. ; Aosaki, K. ; Sakane, Y. ; Sato, H.
Author_Institution :
Inst. of Mol. Sci., Okazaki
Abstract :
A low-loss CYTOP planar photonic crystal THz waveguide with single-mode propagation is realized. The highly transparent nature of CYTOP from deep ultraviolet to the THz region indicates its potential usage as component of hybrid optics.
Keywords :
microwave photonics; optical planar waveguides; optical polymers; photonic crystals; CYTOP; cyclized transparent optical polymer; deep ultraviolet region; hybrid optics; low-loss single-mode THz waveguide; planar photonic crystal waveguide; single-mode propagation; Electromagnetic waveguides; Lenses; Optical materials; Optical planar waveguides; Optical propagation; Optical waveguides; Photonic crystals; Planar waveguides; Plastics; Propagation losses; (130.2790) Guided waves; (140.3070) Infrared and far-infrared;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2006 and 2006 Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference. CLEO/QELS 2006. Conference on
Conference_Location :
Long Beach, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-813-1
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-813-1
DOI :
10.1109/CLEO.2006.4627866
