Title :
Nonlinear functions and quantum entanglement generation using silicon photonic wire waveguides.
Author :
Yamada, K. ; Tsuchizawa, T. ; Watanabe, T. ; Fukuda, H. ; Shinojima, H. ; Nishi, H. ; Takesue, H. ; Harada, K. ; Tokura, Y. ; Itabashi, S.
Author_Institution :
Microsyst. Integration Labs., NTT Corp., Atsugi, Japan
Abstract :
Nonlinear optical phenomena are remarkably enhanced in silicon photonic wire waveguides with ultra-small cores. Efficient nonlinear functions, such as a wavelength conversion and high-purity entangled photon pair generation, are demonstrated.
Keywords :
integrated optics; optical communication equipment; optical waveguides; optical wavelength conversion; photonic crystals; quantum entanglement; high purity entangled photon pair generation; nonlinear function; nonlinear optical phenomena; quantum entanglement generation; silicon photonic wire waveguides; ultra small core; wavelength conversion; Arrayed waveguide gratings; Fiber nonlinear optics; Nonlinear optical devices; Nonlinear optics; Optical fiber polarization; Optical waveguides; Optical wavelength conversion; Quantum entanglement; Silicon; Wire;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Communication, 2009. ECOC '09. 35th European Conference on
Conference_Location :
Vienna
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-5096-1
