Title :
Adiabatic Resonant Microrings (ARMs) with directly integrated thermal microphotonics
Author :
Watts, Michael R. ; Zortman, William A. ; Trotter, Douglas C. ; Nielson, Gregory N. ; Luck, David L. ; Young, Ralph W.
Author_Institution :
Sandia Nat. Labs., Albuquerque, NM, USA
Abstract :
A new class of microphotonic-resonators, Adiabatic Resonant Microrings (ARMs), is introduced. The ARM resonator geometry enables heater elements to be formed within the resonator, simultaneously enabling record low-power (4.4 W/GHz) and record high-speed (1 mus) thermal tuning.
Keywords :
integrated optics; micro-optomechanical devices; micromechanical resonators; optical resonators; thermo-optical devices; ARM resonator geometry; adiabatic resonant microrings; directly integrated thermal microphotonics; heater elements; microphotonic-resonator; thermal tuning; Arm; Contacts; Electromagnetic waveguides; Energy consumption; Filters; Integrated optics; Optical resonators; Resonance; Silicon; Temperature control; (130.3120) Integrated optics devices; (230.5750) Resonators; (230.7370) Waveguides;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2009 and 2009 Conference on Quantum electronics and Laser Science Conference. CLEO/QELS 2009. Conference on
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-869-8
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-869-8
