Title :
Systematic transmission characterization of 2D InP photonic crystal membrane structures
Author :
Aimin Xing ; Davanco, M. ; Blumenthal, D.J. ; Hu, E.L.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. & Comput. Eng., California Univ., Santa Barbara, CA, USA
Abstract :
Two-dimensional photonic crystal membranes integrated with ridge-waveguides were fabricated in InP/InGaAsP and characterized by optical transmission measurements A photonic band-gap with at least 20 dB extinction was observed. Accurate band-edge tuning by varying r/a is demonstrated.
Keywords :
III-V semiconductors; gallium arsenide; indium compounds; integrated optics; optical design techniques; optical fabrication; optical testing; optical waveguides; photonic band gap; photonic crystals; ridge waveguides; 2D photonic crystal membrane; InP-InGaAsP; band-edge tuning; optical transmission measurements; photonic band-gap; ridge-waveguides; transmission characterization; Biomembranes; Indium phosphide; Optical materials; Optical refraction; Optical sensors; Optical signal processing; Optical variables control; Personal communication networks; Photonic band gap; Photonic crystals;
Conference_Titel :
Quantum Electronics and Laser Science, 2003. QELS. Postconference Digest
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-749-0
DOI :
10.1109/QELS.2003.238457
