Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Semiconductors01:22

Semiconductors

There is variation in the electrical conductivity of materials - metals, semiconductors, and insulators that are showcased with the help of the energy band diagrams.
Metals such as copper (Cu), zinc (Zn), or lead (Pb) have low resistivity and feature conduction bands that are either not fully occupied or overlap with the valence band, making a bandgap non-existent. This allows electrons in the highest energy levels of the valence band to easily transition to the conduction band upon gaining...
Characteristics of Series Resonant Circuit01:24

Characteristics of Series Resonant Circuit

Series resonance occurs in a circuit containing inductive (L), capacitive (C), and resistive (R) elements connected sequentially. At the resonance frequency, the inductive and capacitive reactances are equal in magnitude but opposite in sign, effectively canceling each other. This causes the circuit's impedance is minimal, primarily determined by the resistance R. The resonant frequency of an RLC circuit is defined as:

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Large Rabi splitting of mixed plasmon-exciton states in small plasmonic moiré cavities.

Optics letters·2020
Same author

Practical, rapid, and process-on-place polymer-free cladding power stripping for high power fiber lasers.

Applied optics·2020
Same author

Plasmonic band gap engineering of plasmon-exciton coupling.

Optics letters·2014
Same author

0.77-V drive voltage electro-optic modulator with bandwidth exceeding 67 GHz.

Optics letters·2014
Same author

Plexcitonic crystals: a tunable platform for light-matter interactions.

Optics express·2014
Same author

Absorption enhancement of molecules in the weak plasmon-exciton coupling regime.

Optics letters·2014

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 22, 2026

Fabrication and Characterization of High-Q Silicon Nitride Membrane Resonators
09:46

Fabrication and Characterization of High-Q Silicon Nitride Membrane Resonators

Published on: August 8, 2025

High-Q silicon-on-insulator optical rib waveguide racetrack resonators.

Isa Kiyat, Atilla Aydinli, Nadir Dagli

    Optics Express
    |June 5, 2009
    PubMed
    Summary

    High quality factor (Q) racetrack resonators were designed using silicon-on-insulator rib waveguides. This research achieved record Q values up to 119000, advancing photonic device performance.

    Area of Science:

    • Photonics and Optical Engineering
    • Materials Science

    Background:

    • Silicon-on-insulator (SOI) technology is a key platform for integrated photonics.
    • Racetrack resonators are fundamental components for optical filtering and sensing applications.
    • Achieving high quality factors (Q) is crucial for enhancing resonator performance.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To design and realize high Q racetrack resonators using SOI rib waveguides.
    • To optimize waveguide geometry for critical coupling and minimize bending losses.
    • To achieve record-high Q factors and extinction ratios for SOI rib waveguide resonators.

    Main Methods:

    • Extensive numerical simulations to study bending loss and determine optimal waveguide geometry.
    • Coupling factor calculations to achieve critical coupling.

    More Related Videos

    Measurement of Quantum Interference in a Silicon Ring Resonator Photon Source
    12:19

    Measurement of Quantum Interference in a Silicon Ring Resonator Photon Source

    Published on: April 4, 2017

    Fabrication And Characterization Of Photonic Crystal Slow Light Waveguides And Cavities
    11:08

    Fabrication And Characterization Of Photonic Crystal Slow Light Waveguides And Cavities

    Published on: November 30, 2012

    Related Experiment Videos

    Last Updated: Jun 22, 2026

    Fabrication and Characterization of High-Q Silicon Nitride Membrane Resonators
    09:46

    Fabrication and Characterization of High-Q Silicon Nitride Membrane Resonators

    Published on: August 8, 2025

    Measurement of Quantum Interference in a Silicon Ring Resonator Photon Source
    12:19

    Measurement of Quantum Interference in a Silicon Ring Resonator Photon Source

    Published on: April 4, 2017

    Fabrication And Characterization Of Photonic Crystal Slow Light Waveguides And Cavities
    11:08

    Fabrication And Characterization Of Photonic Crystal Slow Light Waveguides And Cavities

    Published on: November 30, 2012

  • Estimation of propagation loss.
  • Fabrication and characterization of the designed racetrack resonators.

    • Main Results:

    • Achieved quality factors (Q) as high as 119000.
    • Obtained extinction ratios as large as 12 dB.
    • Demonstrated the highest Q value to date for SOI rib waveguide resonators.

    Conclusions:

    • The detailed design and realization of high Q racetrack resonators based on SOI rib waveguides were successful.
    • The achieved Q factor of 119000 represents a significant advancement in SOI photonic devices.
    • The results pave the way for improved performance in optical filters, modulators, and sensors.