Title :
Nanoelectromechanical proximity perturbation switching for transparent wavelength switching of resonant filters
Author :
Chatterjee, R. ; Wong, C.W.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Mech. Eng., Columbia Univ., New York, NY
Abstract :
We report an experimental demonstration of nanoelectromechanical proximity perturbation switching for transparent wavelength switching of resonator filters. Proximity perturbation enables ~ 5 dB switching action with ~8 mus switching speeds from bar to cross state.
Keywords :
micro-optomechanical devices; nanotechnology; optical filters; optical switches; perturbation theory; transparency; NEMS actuation; nanoelectromechanical proximity perturbation switching; proximity perturbation; resonator filters; transparent wavelength switching; Actuators; Dielectrics; Directional couplers; Nanoelectromechanical systems; Optical filters; Optical resonators; Optical switches; Optical waveguides; Resonance; Resonator filters; (130.0130) Integrated optics; (230.3990) Micro-optical devices; (310.2790) Guided waves;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2008 and 2008 Conference on Quantum Electronics and Laser Science. CLEO/QELS 2008. Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-859-9
