Title :
MEMS based wavelength selective optical switching for integrated photonic circuits
Author :
Nielson, Gregory N. ; Seneviratne, Dilan ; Lopez-Royo, Francisco ; Rakich, Peter T. ; Giacometti, Fabrizio ; Tuller, Harry L. ; Barbastathis, George
Author_Institution :
MIT, Cambridge, MA, USA
Abstract :
MEMS-enabled wavelength selective switching by controlling resonance in high-index-contrast optical ring resonators is demonstrated. Fabrication and design considerations for the MEMS switches are explored. Experimental optical switching results are reported.
Keywords :
integrated optics; micro-optics; micromechanical devices; optical design techniques; optical fabrication; optical resonators; optical switches; refractive index; MEMS based wavelength selective optical switching; high-index-contrast optical ring resonators; integrated photonic circuits;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2004. (CLEO). Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Francisco, CA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-777-6
