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
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;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO), 2011 Conference on
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4577-1223-4
