Title :
Numerical investigation of multiple bound States in photonic crystal double heterostructure resonant cavities
Author :
Mock, Adam ; Lu, Ling ; Hwang, Eui Hyun ; Brien, John O. ; Dapkus, P.Daniel
Author_Institution :
Viterbi Sch. of Eng., Univ. of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
Abstract :
Multiple bound states in photonic crystal double heterostructure resonant cavities are analyzed using the three-dimensional finite-difference time-domain method. Quality factors and mode profiles are presented. A method for mode discrimination is discussed.
Keywords :
Q-factor; cavity resonators; finite difference time-domain analysis; integrated optics; optical resonators; photonic crystals; finite-difference time-domain method; mode discrimination; mode profiles; multiple bound states; photonic crystal double heterostructure; photonic integrated circuits; quality factors; resonant cavities; three-dimensional FDTD; Finite difference methods; Geometry; Lattices; Optical reflection; Optical waveguides; Photonic crystals; Q factor; Resonance; Slabs; Time domain analysis;
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.2008.4688654