Title :
Large Kerr nonlinearity in ultra-low loss high-index glass waveguides
Author :
Duchesne, D. ; Ferrera, M. ; Razzari, L. ; Morandotti, R. ; Little, B. ; Moss, D.J.
Author_Institution :
INRS-EMT, Varennes, QC
Abstract :
Using self-phase modulation measurements, we show that high-index glass waveguides are a promising nonlinear platform given their ultra-low loss and high nonlinear Kerr response, determined to be 150 times larger than that of optical fibers.
Keywords :
optical Kerr effect; optical glass; optical losses; optical waveguides; high-index glass waveguides; nonlinear Kerr response; optical fibers; self-phase modulation; ultralow loss; Fiber nonlinear optics; Glass; Optical device fabrication; Optical fibers; Optical filters; Optical materials; Optical ring resonators; Optical scattering; Optical sensors; Optical waveguides; (130.2755) Glass waveguides; (160.2750) Glass and other amorphous materials; (160.4330) Nonlinear optical materials; (190.3270) Kerr effect; (190.5940) Self-action effects;
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
