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Fabrication of 1-D Photonic Crystal Cavity on a Nanofiber Using Femtosecond Laser-induced Ablation
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Electrically controlled modulation in a photonic crystal nanocavity.
Dirk Englund1, Bryan Ellis, Elizabeth Edwards
1Department of Electrical Engineering, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305, USA.
Optics Express
|September 3, 2009
Summary
We developed a compact photonic crystal nanocavity modulator with electrical control. Its small size enables high bandwidth and efficient integration for optical interconnects.
Area of Science:
- Photonics
- Nanotechnology
- Electrical Engineering
Background:
- Photonic crystal nanocavities offer unique light-matter interaction.
- Efficient modulators are crucial for high-speed optical communication.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a novel compact modulator utilizing a photonic crystal nanocavity.
- To demonstrate electrical control over the nanocavity's resonance.
Main Methods:
- Fabrication of a sub-micron photonic crystal nanocavity.
- Integration of a p-i-n junction for electrical tuning.
- Characterization of modulator performance.
Main Results:
- Achieved electrically controlled resonance in the nanocavity.
- Demonstrated potential for low capacitance and high bandwidth.
- Showcased efficient on-chip integration capabilities.
Conclusions:
- The developed modulator is suitable for advanced optical interconnects.
- Sub-micron design facilitates high-performance optical signal modulation.
- This technology paves the way for compact and efficient photonic integrated circuits.
