Title :
Wavelength-selective reflector based on a circular array of coupled microring resonators
Author :
Poon, Joyce K S ; Scheuer, Jacob ; Yariv, Amnon
Author_Institution :
Electr. Eng. Dept., California Inst. of Technol., Pasadena, CA, USA
fDate :
5/1/2004 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
We propose and analyze a novel type of wavelength-selective reflector for planar lightwave technology based on a circular array of coupled microring resonators. Narrow-band reflection peaks can be achieved without the need for additional complex lithography and processing steps. The ring resonators also allow for simple and wide-range tuning of the reflection peak.
Keywords :
integrated optics; light reflection; micro-optics; micromechanical resonators; optical arrays; optical tuning; circular array; coupled microring resonators; microresonators; narrow-band reflection peaks; planar lightwave technology; ring resonators; wavelength-selective reflector; wide-range tuning; Laser modes; Laser tuning; Optical arrays; Optical coupling; Optical filters; Optical propagation; Optical reflection; Optical resonators; Optical ring resonators; Optical waveguides;
Journal_Title :
Photonics Technology Letters, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/LPT.2004.826152
