Title :
Optical resonances created by photonic transitions
Author :
Yu, Zongfu ; Fan, Shanhui
Author_Institution :
E.L. Ginzton Lab., Stanford Univ., Stanford, CA, USA
Abstract :
A high-Q optical resonance can be created dynamically, by inducing photonic transition between a localized state and a one-dimensional continuum through refractive index modulation. This mechanism allows for complete control of an optical micro-resonance.
Keywords :
localised states; optical modulation; photonic crystals; refractive index; high-Q optical microresonance; localized state; one-dimensional continuum; optical microcavity; photonic crystal heterostructure; photonic transitions; refractive index modulation; Frequency; Optical filters; Optical modulation; Optical refraction; Optical resonators; Optical sensors; Optical variables control; Optical waveguides; Photonic crystals; Resonance; (130.3990) Micro-optical devices; (230.5750) Resonators;
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
