Title :
Multimode interference device in 2-d non-uniform photonic crystal slab
Author :
Jiao, Yang ; Yu, Xiaufang ; Fan, Shanhui ; Miller, David A B
Author_Institution :
Ginzton Lab., Stanford Univ., CA
Abstract :
We propose novel multimode interference structures based on photonic crystals with gradually changing lattices, enabling unique functionalities including a 9.4 mum-long waveguide mode converter. We analyze the structure´s properties through an intuitive Bloch wave multi-ray tracing
Keywords :
optical waveguides; photonic crystals; ray tracing; 2-D nonuniform photonic crystal slab; 9.4 mum; Bloch wave multiray tracing; multimode interference device; waveguide mode converter;
Conference_Titel :
Quantum Electronics Conference, 2004. (IQEC). International
Conference_Location :
San Francisco, CA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-778-4
