Title :
Dynamics of optical modes in modulated photonic structures
Author :
Fan, Shanhui ; Yu, Zongfu ; Otey, Clayton ; Povinelli, Micehlle
Author_Institution :
Ginzton Lab., Stanford Univ., Stanford, CA
Abstract :
The introduction of dynamics in nanophotonic structures creates new opportunities for controlling light. Here we show that one can use just two dynamically tuned cavities to capture a light pulse. We also introduce the use of dynamic modulation to create complete optical isolation.
Keywords :
integrated optics; lattice dynamics; microcavities; nanophotonics; optical control; optical isolators; optical modulation; optical tuning; photonic crystals; dynamic optical isolator; dynamically tuned cavity; light control technique; light pulse capturing phenomena; modulated nanophotonic structure; optical mode dynamics; photonic integrated circuit; Amplitude modulation; Electromagnetic waveguides; Integrated optics; Microcavities; Nanostructures; Nonlinear optics; Optical modulation; Optical pulses; Optical waveguides; Pulse modulation;
Conference_Titel :
IEEE/LEOS Winter Topicals Meeting Series, 2009
Conference_Location :
Innsbruck
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2610-2
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2611-9
DOI :
10.1109/LEOSWT.2009.4771680
