Title :
Experimental demonstration of optical switch using gradient optical force
Author :
Cai, H. ; Tao, J.F. ; Ding, L. ; Song, J.F. ; Yu, M.B. ; Lo, G.Q. ; Kwong, D.L.
Author_Institution :
Inst. of Microelectron., A*STAR (Agency for Sci., Technol. & Res., Singapore, Singapore
Abstract :
A novel optical switch driven by gradient optical force is demonstrated, allowing weak light to switch a strong one. The proposed optically controlled switch achieves an extinction ratio of 28 dB with ~ns switching speed.
Keywords :
optical switches; radiation pressure; gradient optical force; optical switch; weak light; Force; Optical interferometry; Optical signal processing; Optical surface waves; Optical switches; Optical waveguides;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exposition (OFC/NFOEC), 2012 and the National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference
Conference_Location :
Los Angeles, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-0262-3
