Title :
A novel design for a compact integrated optical isolator based on a unidirectional bandgap in a 2D magnetophotonic crystal
Author :
Vanwolleghem, M. ; Postava, K. ; Smigaj, W. ; Magdenko, L. ; Gralak, B. ; Lourtioz, J.-M. ; Dagens, B.
Author_Institution :
Dept. MMS, Univ. Paris-Sud, Orsay, France
Abstract :
The absence of a miniaturized integrated version of an optical isolator is an issue that is becoming increasingly important in view of the always higher levels of integration in photonic integrated circuits. It has been shown that the intrinsic strength of the magneto-optical (MO) effects, necessary to induce optical non-reciprocity (NR), can be strongly enhanced in photonic crystals (PhC).
Keywords :
integrated optics; magneto-optical effects; optical isolators; photonic crystals; 2D magnetophotonic crystal; integrated optical isolator; magneto-optical effects; photonic integrated circuits; unidirectional bandgap; Integrated optics; Isolation technology; Isolators; Magnetic domain walls; Magnetic domains; Magnetic materials; Mirrors; Optical design; Photonic band gap; Tellurium;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics 2009 and the European Quantum Electronics Conference. CLEO Europe - EQEC 2009. European Conference on
Conference_Location :
Munich
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-4079-5
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-4080-1
DOI :
10.1109/CLEOE-EQEC.2009.5194813
