Title :
Controlling light with dynamic photonic structures
Author :
Fan, Shanhui ; Yu, Zongfu ; Otey, Clayton ; Povinelli, Micehlle
Author_Institution :
Ginzton Lab., Stanford Univ., Stanford, CA
Abstract :
The introduction of dynamics in nanophotonic structures creates new opportunities for controlling light. Here we show that one can use just two dynamically tuned cavities to capture a light pulse. We also introduce the use of dynamic modulation to create complete optical isolation.
Keywords :
integrated optics; microcavities; nanophotonics; optical isolators; optical modulation; dynamic modulation; dynamic photonic structures; dynamically tuned cavities; integrated photonics; light control; light pulse; microcavities; nanophotonic structures; optical isolation; Amplitude modulation; Electromagnetic waveguides; Integrated optics; Lighting control; Microcavities; Nanostructures; Nonlinear optics; Optical control; Optical waveguides; Pulse modulation;
Conference_Titel :
IEEE Lasers and Electro-Optics Society, 2008. LEOS 2008. 21st Annual Meeting of the
Conference_Location :
Acapulco
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1931-9
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1932-6
DOI :
10.1109/LEOS.2008.4688650
