Title :
Electrically controllable optical switch based on one-dimensional photonic crystal
Author :
Gunyakov, V.A. ; Zyryanov, V.Ya. ; Myslivets, S.A. ; Arkhipkin, V.G. ; Shabanov, V.F.
Author_Institution :
Krasnoyarsk Sci. Center, SB RAS, Krasnoyarsk
fDate :
Sept. 29 2008-Oct. 4 2008
Abstract :
Electrooptical switch within narrow spectral range has been demonstrated. The switch consisting of one-dimensional photonic crystal with a nematic liquid crystal defect layer was placed between two crossed polarizers. Principle of operation is based on the interference of the ordinary and extraordinary light waves passed across the device due to the electric-field induced coincidence of their wavelengths.
Keywords :
electro-optical switches; liquid crystal devices; nematic liquid crystals; photonic crystals; 1D photonic crystal; electric field induced coincidence; electrooptical switch; extraordinary light waves; narrow spectral range; nematic liquid crystal defect layer; Interference; Liquid crystals; Mirrors; Optical control; Optical polarization; Optical refraction; Optical switches; Optical variables control; Photonic crystals; Refractive index; defect mode; liquid crystal; photonic band gap; photonic crystal;
Conference_Titel :
Advanced Optoelectronics and Lasers, 2008. CAOL 2008. 4th International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Crimea
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1973-9
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1974-6
DOI :
10.1109/CAOL.2008.4671886
