DocumentCode
422187
Title
MEMS based wavelength selective optical switching for integrated photonic circuits
Author
Nielson, Gregory N. ; Seneviratne, Dilan ; Lopez-Royo, Francisco ; Rakich, Peter T. ; Giacometti, Fabrizio ; Tuller, Harry L. ; Barbastathis, George
Author_Institution
MIT, Cambridge, MA, USA
Volume
1
fYear
2004
fDate
16-21 May 2004
Abstract
MEMS-enabled wavelength selective switching by controlling resonance in high-index-contrast optical ring resonators is demonstrated. Fabrication and design considerations for the MEMS switches are explored. Experimental optical switching results are reported.
Keywords
integrated optics; micro-optics; micromechanical devices; optical design techniques; optical fabrication; optical resonators; optical switches; refractive index; MEMS based wavelength selective optical switching; high-index-contrast optical ring resonators; integrated photonic circuits;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2004. (CLEO). Conference on
Conference_Location
San Francisco, CA
Print_ISBN
1-55752-777-6
Type
conf
Filename
1361655
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