DocumentCode
2251071
Title
Reflection-type slow light optical switches using current injection
Author
Fuchida, Ayumi ; Matsutani, Akihiro ; Koyama, Fumio
Author_Institution
Photonics Integration Syst. Res. Center, Tokyo Inst. of Technol., Yokohama, Japan
fYear
2011
fDate
1-6 May 2011
Firstpage
1
Lastpage
2
Abstract
A slow-light reflection-type switch with crossing angle of 30-degree is demonstrated. Switching operation is realized using current injection. We obtained an extinction ration of over 15dB due to enhanced equivalent index change by slowing light.
Keywords
integrated optics; optical switches; slow light; current injection; enhanced equivalent index change; reflection-type slow light optical switches; slowing light; switching operation; Apertures; Current measurement; Indexes; Optical switches; Optical waveguides; Slow light; Wavelength measurement;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO), 2011 Conference on
Conference_Location
Baltimore, MD
Print_ISBN
978-1-4577-1223-4
Type
conf
Filename
5951058
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