Title :
Compact reflection-type optical switch with slowing light
Author :
Fuchida, Ayumi ; Matsutani, Akihiro ; Koyama, Fumio
Author_Institution :
Microsyst. Res. Center, Tokyo Inst. of Technol., Yokohama, Japan
Abstract :
We present the fabrication and characterization of a novel reflection-type optical switch with slowing light. Reflected light in a large reflection-angle of 40 degree induced by current injection is enhanced with slowing light, enabling us to miniaturize cross-bar optical switches.
Keywords :
light reflection; optical fabrication; optical switches; slow light; compact reflection-type optical switch; current injection; miniaturization; optical fabrication; slowing light; Apertures; Current measurement; Optical switches; Optical waveguides; Reflection; Refractive index; Slow light;
Conference_Titel :
OptoElectronics and Communications Conference (OECC), 2010 15th
Conference_Location :
Sapporo
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-6785-3
