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Measurement of Quantum Interference in a Silicon Ring Resonator Photon Source
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Nested ring Mach-Zehnder interferometer.

S Darmawan, Y M Landobasa, M K Chin

    Optics Express
    |June 18, 2009
    PubMed
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    We developed a novel optical device using a nested ring and Mach-Zehnder interferometer to create a box-shaped spectral response. This design leverages double-Fano resonances for enhanced optical filtering capabilities.

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    Area of Science:

    • Photonics
    • Optical Engineering
    • Integrated Optics

    Background:

    • Ring resonators and Mach-Zehnder interferometers are fundamental components in integrated photonics.
    • Achieving specific spectral responses, like a box-shaped profile, is crucial for applications such as optical filtering and signal processing.
    • Existing methods often require complex structures or multiple resonators.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To propose and analyze a new, simplified device configuration for generating a box-shaped spectral response.
    • To investigate the underlying physics, specifically the role of double-Fano resonances, in achieving this spectral shape.
    • To demonstrate the device's feasibility using theoretical analysis and numerical simulations.

    Main Methods:

    • Theoretical analysis using the transfer matrix formalism.

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  • Numerical verification through Finite-Difference Time-Domain (FDTD) simulations.
  • Device design involving a nested ring coupled to a Mach-Zehnder interferometer with a semi-closed loop.

    • Main Results:

    • The proposed device successfully generates a box-shaped spectral response.
    • The box shape is attributed to the constructive interference leading to double-Fano resonances.
    • The configuration requires only a single ring, simplifying fabrication and integration.

    Conclusions:

    • A novel and simple optical device configuration is presented for generating box-shaped spectral responses.
    • The device effectively utilizes double-Fano resonances for precise optical filtering.
    • This approach offers a unique and efficient method for creating advanced optical filters.