Title :
Is photonic crystal technology commercially viable?
Author :
Pond, J. ; Kleckner, T.C. ; Reid, A. ; Hughes, S. ; Ramunno, L. ; Paddon, P. ; Jackson, M.K. ; Sipe, J. ; Young, J.F.
Author_Institution :
Lumerical Solutions, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Abstract :
The commercial viability of planar photonic crystals as a platform for photonic integration in telecommunication networks is discussed. We consider the required specifications and the challenges faced by companies intent on commercializing photonic crystal technology.
Keywords :
optical materials; optical planar waveguides; photonic crystals; telecommunication networks; photonic crystal technology; photonic integration; planar photonic crystals; telecommunication networks;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference, 2004. OFC 2004
Conference_Location :
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-772-5
