Title :
Modulation of cavity-polaritons by surface acoustic waves
Author :
De Lima, M.M., Jr. ; van der Poel, M. ; Hey, R. ; Santos, P.V. ; Hvam, J.M.
Author_Institution :
Paul-Drude-Inst. fur Festkorperelektronik, Berlin
Abstract :
We modulate cavity-polaritons using surface acoustic waves. The corresponding formation of a mini-Brillouin zone and band folding of the polariton dispersion is demonstrated for the first time. Results are in good agreement with model calculations.
Keywords :
Brillouin zones; III-V semiconductors; acousto-optical effects; aluminium compounds; gallium arsenide; optical modulation; polaritons; semiconductor quantum wells; surface acoustic waves; GaAs-AlGaAs; GaAs-AlGaAs quantum wells; band folding; cavity-polaritons; mini-Brillouin zone; optical modulation; polariton dispersion; semiconductor-based photonic structures; surface acoustic waves; Acoustic waves; Capacitive sensors; Gallium arsenide; Nonlinear optics; Optical modulation; Optical refraction; Optical surface waves; Optical variables control; Resonance; Surface acoustic waves; (260.2030) Dispersion; (270.1670) Coherent optical effects;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2006 and 2006 Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference. CLEO/QELS 2006. Conference on
Conference_Location :
Long Beach, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-813-1
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-813-1
DOI :
10.1109/CLEO.2006.4628869
