Title :
Dynamic optical memory based on light trapping in a ring resonator using asymmetric grating assisted codirectional couplers
Author :
Kulishov, Mykola ; Laniel, Jacques M. ; Bélanger, Nicolas ; Plant, David V.
Author_Institution :
Adtek Photomask Inc., Montreal, QC, Canada
Abstract :
We present a systematic study of an asymmetric switchable grating enabling the coupling between a waveguide and a ring resonator. The ring can act as an optical memory or as a pulse retiming device.
Keywords :
diffraction gratings; integrated optics; optical directional couplers; optical information processing; optical resonators; optical storage; optical switches; optical waveguides; radiation pressure; asymmetric switchable grating; codirectional couplers; dynamic optical memory; light trapping; pulse retiming device; ring resonator; waveguide coupling; Charge carrier processes; Couplers; Gratings; Integrated optics; Optical devices; Optical modulation; Optical refraction; Optical ring resonators; Optical waveguides; Stimulated emission;
Conference_Titel :
Information Photonics, 2005. IP 2005. OSA Topical Meeting on
Conference_Location :
Charlotte, NC
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-6637-5
